What Mayor Young said is reducing crime in Memphis

By , Daily Memphian Updated: September 12, 2025 5:04 PM CT | Published: September 12, 2025 5:04 PM CT

Memphis Mayor Paul Young pointed to three things Friday, Sept. 12, he believes have reduced crime in light of the announcement that President Donald Trump would send the National Guard to the city.

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Aarron Fleming

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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