Police say groups argued Downtown, then fired at officers early Friday
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Topic: gun violence
RSSThere are 62 article(s) tagged gun violence:
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July 2025
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May 2025
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Police likely looking for more suspects in Memphis Allies shooting
Memphis police likely still looking for at least two more suspects in mass shooting that killed one and injured five at Memphis Allies meeting, based on information contained in an affidavit.
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Frayser community gathers after 7 people shot, 2 fatally
More than 50 residents and supporters of Frayser came together Thursday in something of a pep rally for the community following two recent episodes of gun violence. And two specific items were mentioned that could provide some encouragement for residents.
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Midtown TJ Mulligan’s to close with owner citing crime concerns
“The landlord and I talked about it, and it’s probably the best thing for the area to not have an establishment open after 10 p.m.,” owner Lee Adams said.
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April 2025
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Police make arrest in fatal Tom Lee Park shooting
Police arrest 18-year-old in fatal shooting of another teenager in Tom Lee Park on April 13.
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Mental evaluation ordered for man accused of weekend shooting rampage
In a case that has parallels to the Ezekiel Kelly shootings in 2022, a man who shot at five people, wounding three, during a 25-minute rampage Saturday afternoon has been ordered to undergo a mental evaluation.
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Police arrest suspect in South Memphis shooting
The two victims, both students and football players at Booker T. Washington High School, have been identified.
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Gun violence claims 20 victims in just two weeks in Memphis
That brings the total of homicides in Memphis just this month to at least 29, according to Memphis Police Department records, through just 26 days.
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October 2024
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Trauma center workers see increase in gun violence first-hand
What people don’t see is the blood on the floor. Bag after bag that’s used to save lives. They don’t see the doctors and nurses with soaked scrubs. They don’t see the gore left for janitors to clean up.
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September 2024
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Opinion: Why is it so difficult to change our gun culture?
“A clear majority of Republicans, Democrats, independents and gun owners say they want ... common-sense gun laws.”
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July 2024
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‘Rapid Call Button’ speeds up critical gunshot victim care
The process is only for those who are dropped off by a private vehicle with gunshot wounds that require a higher level of care.
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June 2024
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Orange Mound residents ‘not standing’ for gun violence anymore
Nearly two months after a block-party shooting, community members, organizations and government officials gathered at an Orange Mound high school to participate in a Walk Against Gun Violence.
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April 2024
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Kits from Regional One help gunshot victims care for themselves at home
The Elvis Presley Trauma Center, one of the nation’s busiest trauma centers, is providing special kits to patients with bullet-related injuries while exploring a community-based clinic for Memphis to serve those patients after they’re discharged.
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January 2024
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Report: Tennessee children face a myriad of challenges
In the past year, 53% of Tennessee’s high school girls and 30% of high school boys reported feeling sad or hopeless almost every day for two or more weeks, which represents a 63% increase since 2011.
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July 2023
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Memphis homicides might break 2021 record, community demands action
As of July 24, 2023, there have been 210 homicides in Memphis, a 25% increase from the 168 homicides at this point last year, according to the City of Memphis Data Hub.
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Opinion: To reduce gun violence, treat it as a public health issue
“The debate must be removed from the political arena. Focus must remain on addressing gun violence as a public health problem.”
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May 2023
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Memphis Allies mission to reduce gun violence expands to Orange Mound
The Youth Villages program has partnered with Renardo Baker, who was already embedded in the community, to reach out to the neighborhood’s most high-risk residents.
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Opinion: Dear City of Memphis, Please text me if there’s a shooter at large
“The City of Memphis should utilize the same tools that its colleges and universities and schools do when an imminent threat exists.”
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April 2023
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Health care providers urge Gov. Lee to act on gun violence
Signees of an open letter to Lee’s administration — drafted by a Memphis pediatrician — come from all over Tennessee, including Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Murfreesboro, Sewanee, Knoxville, Lebanon and Mt. Juliet.
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March 2023
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Calkins: It’s time to put down the gun, Ja. And to put down the act.
Nike produced a Ja Morant shoe because he is “a real leader” for “the NBA, for basketball and for the city of Memphis.” Morant’s latest Instagram live video makes a mockery of those words. It is time for Morant to put down the gun and put down the tough-guy act. Here’s hoping he realizes that, at long last.
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January 2023
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2022 Year-in-Review: Health Care Issues
In the fall, Shelby County experienced a rough and early flu season, fueled by decreased immunity, an early spike in respiratory illnesses and low vaccination rates.
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December 2022
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Gun permits would be required in Shelby County under proposed bill
State Sen. London Lamar’s bill has widespread support among leaders in Shelby County, but it is unlikely to become law.
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August 2022
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Community leaders urge action on gun violence after high-profile murders
Neighborhood leaders got together during a press conference Tuesday, Aug. 16, to respond to the recent slaying of Yvonne Nelson, a community leader who led the Whitehaven Development Corporation and wrote community news for years.
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July 2022
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Lee Harris announces Council on Gun Safety members
The conception of the council was inspired by an increase in gun-related crimes that is likely due to the relaxing of gun laws in Tennessee, such as 2014 legislation that allows people to keep guns in cars without permits.
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Sanford: Beloved faith leader’s murder should be catalyst to end gun violence
“Police alone also can’t stop the violence. It will require a community-wide effort. And that includes the faith community.”
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