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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.
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.
“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.
Police arrest 18-year-old in fatal shooting of another teenager in Tom Lee Park on April 13.
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.
The two victims, both students and football players at Booker T. Washington High School, have been identified.
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.
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.
“A clear majority of Republicans, Democrats, independents and gun owners say they want ... common-sense gun laws.”
The process is only for those who are dropped off by a private vehicle with gunshot wounds that require a higher level of care.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“The debate must be removed from the political arena. Focus must remain on addressing gun violence as a public health problem.”
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.
“The City of Memphis should utilize the same tools that its colleges and universities and schools do when an imminent threat exists.”
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.
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.
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.
State Sen. London Lamar’s bill has widespread support among leaders in Shelby County, but it is unlikely to become law.
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.
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.
“Police alone also can’t stop the violence. It will require a community-wide effort. And that includes the faith community.”
“There is no one easy, quick answer to the challenge of gun violence, but there are some common sense steps that could make a significant dent.”