Police arrested wrong suspect in OUTMemphis shooting, DA says

By , Daily Memphian Updated: August 01, 2026 2:46 PM CT | Published: August 01, 2026 11:56 AM CT

The suspect spent nearly three months behind bars until being released after DA investigators turned up new information, officials said.

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OUTMemphis Memphis Police Department Steve Mulroy Shelby County District Attorney gun violence

Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.

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