Memphis police narrative details Tug’s shooting incident
Memphis Police Department officers responded to an aggravated assault at the restaurant, 51 Harbor Town Square, where multiple shots had been fired, according to an incident report narrative.
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May 2023
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Police searching for person of interest in Shea Grauer killing
Surveillance footage shows an individual wearing a baseball cap with a dark hoodie pulled over his head, light pants and light shoes.
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MPD holds service honoring officers who died while on duty
More than 50 officers from local law enforcement agencies gathered for a memorial service Wednesday to honor the 135 officers who’ve lost their lives while serving the Mid-South.
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Electric bikes donation aids MPD in Downtown patrols
The Excel Power Bikes, which cost $2,299 each, are outfitted with lights and sirens and travel up to 25 miles per hour. They provide visibility while also allowing officers, who are typically on foot, to get to their destination more quickly.
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Three detained after police pursuit at Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis Police Department officers responded to a call Monday night at the hospital about two shooting victims who had arrived in a private vehicle. Shortly after, police pursued suspects who were breaking into a vehicle.
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Hundreds of officers to patrol Beale Street Music Festival
MPD will lead security, with augmentation from other agencies, including the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
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Highland Street shooter charged
Jarrad Nathan, 26, is charged with aggravated assault and reckless endangerment.
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Reported shooting at Fox 13 on Highland
A text from the University of Memphis indicated an active shooter situation near campus, at Highland Street and Mynders Avenue. No one at the station was injured, according to the station.
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‘We’ve got to stand up:’ Witness recounts one of two Sunday shootings at Memphis businesses
A shooting on Beale Street at 3:15 p.m. Sunday resulted in the injuries of two people, and a shooting at Huey’s Restaurant at 7:13 p.m. in East Memphis between a car break-in suspect and an off-duty officer resulted in the suspect being critically injured.
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Police issue warrant for Huey’s shooting suspect
Chase Harris, 19, is charged with theft of property $10,000-$60,000, auto burglary, five counts of aggravated assault and reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon.
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MPD stop of 18-year-old driver prompts calls for further reform
After a recent altercation between MPD officers and an 18-year-old driver, local activists are now calling for further police reforms.
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Suspect identified in Beale Street shooting
Archie Mays, 32, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault.
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Suspect injured after shootout with off-duty officer
The shooting in the 4800 block of Poplar Avenue occurred at 7:13 p.m. after the off-duty approached the individual and two or three other suspects who were breaking into a Dodge Charger.
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April 2023
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Suspect charged in South Memphis abductions
Laderio Gordon, 29, is charged with rape of a child, especially aggravated kidnapping and employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.
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MPD awards top police officers, recognizes citizen who aided injured officer
At least 300 people attended the ceremony, hosted by MPD, where officers and civilians received honors for Officer of the Year and Supervisor of the Year for each precinct as well as the Medal of Valor, Lifesaving Medal, Citizen’s Valor and others.
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Arrest made in string of South Memphis abductions
The suspect was positively identified by two juvenile victims, whose identities will remain anonymous.
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FBI assisting MPD with search for abductor
MPD has conducted investigations in Gaslight, Bunker Hill and Cane Creek for weeks, determining in the “early morning hours,” a man has been approaching “young females” and forcing them into his vehicle.
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Amid nationwide recruiting crisis, every good law enforcement candidate is vital
The narrative around policing has changed in recent years, adding to the challenge of recruiting and retaining officers here and across the country. But Jhyunn Armstrong, soon to become a Shelby County Sheriff’s deputy, is following his dream.
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Despite concerns, Downtown youth curfew moves forward
A meeting Tuesday between stakeholders and the Memphis Police Department resulted in an agreement on a Downtown pilot curfew program that will eventually be implemented citywide. Many program details remain unclear, including where and how MPD will detain minors.
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Crump: Tyre Nichols’ family seeks $550 million in lawsuit
The family of Tyre Nichols, the man who died after being beaten by Memphis police in January, filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the City of Memphis.
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Strickland says curfew for kids will be enforced Downtown
“It is not safe, and it is against the law, for children to be out at midnight without an adult. As every coach will say, ‘nothing good happens after midnight,’” Memphis mayor Jim Strickland said.
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MPD officer shot, suspect barricaded in apartment
At 10:35 a.m. Wednesday, officers with the Memphis Police Department attempted the warrant pickup in the 2800 block of Vayu Drive.
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City halts unit aimed at reducing juvenile crime Downtown
The Memphis Police Department program would monitor curfew violations and “other criminal activities,” such as indecent exposure.
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Tyre Nichols’ family to sue City of Memphis
The family of Tyre Nichols, the man who died after an encounter with Memphis police officers, will file a lawsuit this week against the City of Memphis.
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MPD launches program to address juvenile behavior Downtown
According to MPD officials, the department has received an “influx” of calls regarding juveniles gathering Downtown and participating in “unacceptable behavior,” including murders.
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