There are 6 article(s) tagged Cummings K-8:

• December 2021

  • At Cummings K-8, community members wrap their arms around neighborhood kids

    Following a shooting at Cummings K-8, community members decided to show up for the neighborhood kids every morning.

    By Daja E. Henry December 12, 2021

• November 2021

  • 13-year-old shot at Cummings K-8 expected to make a full recovery

    A 13-year-old student at Cummings K-8 is expected to make a full recovery after being shot at school. Another 13-year-old is under investigation, and will face a charge of criminal attempt first degree murder. 

    By Daja E. Henry November 17, 2021

  • 13-year-old pleads guilty in shooting at South Memphis school

    Teen charged in shooting at Cummings K-8 School pleads guilty. 

    By Yolanda Jones November 16, 2021

• October 2021

  • SCS seeks to create ‘peace force’ to patrol schools

    Shelby County Schools is revisiting the idea of a “peace force,” an internal police department reporting directly to the district, following last week’s shooting at Cummings K-8 Optional School.

    By Daja E. Henry October 07, 2021

  • Fight between two boys led to Cummings K-8 shooting

    The shooting at Cummings K-8 Optional School Thursday morning came after the two 13-year-old boys met up to fight, according to a police report. The accused is being detained until his next court date Oct. 12.

    By Daja E. Henry October 04, 2021

  • DA challenger: Cummings, Collierville shootings show need for change

    Former federal prosecutor Linda Harris said Memphians are becoming “desensitized” to violence and that current remedies aren’t working. Harris is one of several candidates who plan to challenge incumbents in the criminal justice system by calling for change.

    By Bill Dries October 02, 2021