Man dies after exchanging fire with Memphis police officer, TBI says
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into the events that led to a shooting on the 4700 block of Cochese Road.
Topic: Memphis Police Department
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December 2022
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Memphis police officers will have a ‘Blue Christmas’
The Back the Blue 901 initiative is sponsored by more than a dozen businesses and citizens.
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Body found in Arlington identified as U of M student Barshay Wilson
Barshay Wilson was a nursing student at the University of Memphis and was set to graduate Sunday, Dec. 11.
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Crime, speeding, reckless driving top concerns for Summer Avenue area
Summer Avenue and the neighborhoods that surround it have, like most every area of the city, their fair share of problems with crime.
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Police identify suspects connected to man shot by officer
The shooting occurred in the 4900 block of Cimmaron Drive around 12:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9.
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Suspect dies after officer-involved shootout; TBI investigating
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating circumstances that led to the death of a suspect after a shootout with Memphis police officers.
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Teen charged in accidental shooting at high school in Whitehaven
Memphis police responded to the scene at Freedom Preparatory High School Monday, Dec. 5.
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TBI investigating shooting resulting in officer critically injured, suspect dead
A Memphis Police Officer was shot multiple times and transported to Regional One Health. The subject who fired shots at the officer was struck and pronounced dead at the scene.
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Homicides down but auto thefts on the rise, MPD says
Year to date, there have been 273 homicides. There have been 1,607 Hyundai vehicles, 1,568 Kia automobiles and 1,031 Infiniti cars stolen so far this year.
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November 2022
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TBI charges teen shot by officer
A 15-year-old juvenile has been charged with criminal attempt to commit second-degree murder, aggravated assault against a first responder and felony evading arrest.
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Suspect shot by officer; TBI investigating
The incident began around 10:40 a.m., when a citizen reported four individuals with guns at an apartment complex near the Hollywood branch library.
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Latest Young Dolph suspect allegedly aided in hideout, payments
Jermarcus Johnson, who was wanted for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, turned himself in today.
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What will local law enforcement agencies use if Twitter fails?
The Memphis Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation all rely on Twitter to get information out to the public.
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Memphis Police launches ‘virtual policing’ system
“We may not have a police officer in every corner, but we may have a camera. It’s like a neighborhood watch in the 21st century. We’re very excited about it.”
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Crime Commission reports major violent crime is down, major property crime is up
The Memphis Shelby Crime Commission reported the major violent crime rate in Memphis declined 6.1% during the first three quarters of this year. However, major property crime was up 21.6% in the same period.
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Advocacy groups call for investigation into ‘failings’ before Eliza Fletcher’s death
Advocacy group leaders question why Memphis Police and the state failed to investigate and prosecute Cleotha Henderson for a kidnapping and rape that occurred September 2021.
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MPD data shows drop in homicides, murders
From January through October 2022, there were 201 murders and 244 homicides. During the same time period in 2021, there were 241 murders and 274 homicides.
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City police force should include 2,000+ officers next year
Currently, MPD employs 1,911 officers, according to the city’s data hub.
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October 2022
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With car thefts up sharply, MPD holds wheel lock giveaway
Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis said she hoped yesterday’s event would spread awareness that car theft is up more than 90%.
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Ex-detective’s testimony hangs in balance in rape kit lawsuit
As rape survivors pursue a lawsuit accusing the Memphis Police Department of negligence, the city is asking a judge to exclude testimony of a former sex crimes detective who claims MPD failed to properly investigate numbers of cases.
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MPD drives home police cruisers
Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis announced the start of the Take-Home Vehicle Program for qualifying MPD officers.
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Rape kit lawsuit against Memphis heads to hearings
Hearings will be held this week in a lawsuit filed in 2014 accusing the Memphis Police Department of negligence in the handling of thousands of rape kits.
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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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Opinion: Hiring more police in Memphis is now possible
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.
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Mobile command center serves as ‘giant squad car’ for MPD
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.
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