Man paralyzed after being stabbed 17 times at 201 Poplar
An inmate was “assaulted” by another at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, inside the jail, also known as 201 Poplar, according to a statement from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. (The Daily Memphian file)
The victim told The Daily Memphian how the alleged assault began.
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Aarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.
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