Adult and 10-year-old killed in overnight triple shooting
The adult victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The juvenile was transported to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in critical condition but died around 8 a.m.
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The adult victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The juvenile was transported to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in critical condition but died around 8 a.m.
One of the leaders of the Memphis police union argues that at a time when the national competition for police officers is fierce, Memphis has laid the groundwork for long-term sustained success in hiring police and fighting crime.
It is often used for long-term investigations, investigations that involve joint operations with other agencies such as the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, special events and natural disasters.
The Cold Case Unit is expected to begin reviewing cold cases as early as the end of next week. The goal is for the unit to review up to 200 cold cases per year.
The person believed to be responsible for all of these shootings is Ezekiel Kelly, a man who was released early from a three-year sentence fewer than six months ago.Related stories:
The resolution also requests MPD work with the city administration on a proposal to open one or more overnight curfew centers.
Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland says it’s too early to tell if there were police missteps in how they handled the violent crimes of the last three weeks because investigations are still underway.
The city’s discussion on what to do about violent crime is different after two high-profile crimes have raised larger questions. The difference is among the topics discussed on “Behind The Headlines.”
A new lawsuit against the City of Memphis alleges that MPD officers failed to follow up on leads from a 2021 rape and asserts a proper investigation might have prevented Eliza Fletcher’s death.
Exclusive: A woman who said she was sexually assaulted by Cleotha Henderson, aka Cleotha Abston, the same man accused of killing Eliza Fletcher, says Memphis Police Department didn’t make solving her case a priority. Report poses fresh questions about 2021 Cleotha Henderson rape inquiryRelated story:
Memphis Police Department and Shelby County Sheriff’s Office personnel combed the South Memphis park Sunday, then went to an area next to Memphis Boat Center. Suspect in Fletcher abduction was acting ‘very strange’ according to affidavit Vehicle located, one person detained in Fletcher case; family releases statementRelated articles:
One of the standards of the festival season — the Cooper-Young Festival will take over the Midtown neighborhood Saturday with vendors, artists and entertainment.
ShotSpotter was installed as part of test in Memphis last year, but a lawsuit out of Chicago claims the gunshot detection system isn’t as effective as advertised.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says MPD should have acted more aggressively to solve the 2021 assault; DNA analysis was completed a few days after the disappearance of Eliza Fletcher. Eliza Fletcher’s alleged killer investigated in 2021 for rapeRelated story:
Corteria Wright, who died in a shooting Wednesday night, was not killed by Ezekiel Kelly, the 19-year-old accused of going on a city-wide shooting spree.Related story:
The consulting company will work with the department for three months to help devise strategies and best practices for recruiting.
The city police department was dispatched to the area around 7:45 a.m. Friday, according to MPD. Data reveals an average of about 100 reported kidnappings per year in Memphis Vehicle located, one person detained in Fletcher case; family releases statementRelated story:
“We want to start by thanking everyone for their prayers and outpouring of support,” said Mike Keeney, uncle of Eliza Fletcher. “Liza has touched the hearts of many people, and it shows.” TBI, FBI join Memphis police in missing woman investigation MPD records show 100 reported kidnappings per year in MemphisRelated stories:
Keyon Moore, Zancarrion Johnson and Kayvus Jones have been charged in connection with the shooting.
The shooting occurred at the corner of Horn Lake Road and Horn Lake Cove in Southwest Memphis.
If a crime occurs at a business, investigators would be able to download surveillance footage directly from the business instead of having to request it — something that can take hours, MPD says.
By the end of the year, the Memphis Police Department hopes to add 10 officers to its traffic division, and the highway patrol plans to put 20 officers on Shelby County interstates.
Major violent crimes, like aggravated assaults, murders, rapes and robberies, are down for the first half of the year compared to the first half of 2021, according to the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission’s 2nd Quarter report released Wednesday, July 27.
A third suspect, an adult, has been arrested and charged with murder in the carjacking and slaying of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams.
The department’s No. 1 goal, according to its assistant chief of police services, is to expedite the 911 response time.