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Tragic Incident at Shelby Farms: Woman Found Deceased, Suspect in Custody

Memphis, Tenn. — A tragic incident at Shelby Farms Park on Saturday resulted in the death of a woman, with local authorities swiftly detaining a person of interest. The expansive urban park, known for its recreational spaces and community events, became the scene of a sudden and unsettling crime that has since captured the city’s attention. Shortly after the incident, police and emergency services were called to the park following reports of an assault. Upon …

Shelby County Tragedy: Community Reels as Local Woman Fatally Shot, Husband Mourning Deep Loss Amid Ongoing Investigation

Shelby County, KY — Tragedy struck a normally tranquil Kentucky neighborhood when 40-year-old Jessica Hager was fatally shot at her home early Saturday morning, leaving family, friends, and the local community searching for answers and longing for justice. David Hager, Jessica’s grief-stricken husband, described the harrowing moments that led to his wife’s untimely death on what seemed a regular day. According to David, the disturbance began with the sound of breaking glass followed by aggressive …

Shelby County District Attorney Seeks Adult Prosecution for Teen in Fatal Shooting of MPD Officer

Memphis, Tennessee – The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has announced that they will seek to prosecute a 17-year-old involved in the fatal shooting of a Memphis Police Department officer as an adult. The District Attorney’s Office is pursuing multiple charges against the teenager, including Criminal Attempt First Degree Murder, Assault Against First Responder, and Aggravated Assault. A murder charge has not been filed at this time due to indications that Officer Joseph McKinney may …

Man Found Guilty in Shelby County for Brutal Killing of 68-Year-Old

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. – Randall Gargone has been found guilty of the murder of 68-year-old Tracey Austin by the jury in Shelby County after an hour of deliberation. Gargone was arrested in March 2018 and charged with what state prosecutors described as a “brutal killing.” During the trial, Gargone claimed self-defense, stating that Austin had attacked him first with a hammer and that he had acted in self-defense. He testified that he saw a knife …