201 Poplar fire injures inmates, highlights old facility and staff issues

Updated: May 04, 2024 8:33 PM CT

The four inmates were transported to Regional One and have since been treated and returned to 201 Poplar. (The Daily Memphian file)

Four inmates at the Shelby County Jail were noncritically injured just before 10 p.m. Friday night after objects were set on fire and thrown in a housing unit.

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