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.
Topic: homicides
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July 2023
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April 2022
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Crime Crisis: Two women, 2 violent crimes, and the psychological scars that remain
A woman who was carjacked and another whose son was killed don’t know one another. But they share a bond. Both lives were devastated by violent crime.
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Crime Crisis: After two years of record homicides, Memphis’ deadliest ZIP codes identified
Homicides and violent or gun-related crimes have become a growing issue in the city of Memphis, with a 45.9% increase in murders from 2019 to 2020, according to the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission. Memphis set a record for homicides in 2020 with 332. And broke it again with 345 in 2021.
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March 2022
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Young Dolph shot 22 times, according to autopsy
Autopsy results show Memphis rapper Young Dolph was shot dozens of times Nov. 17, 2021, as he bought cookies at his favorite bakery.
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February 2022
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Arrest warrant issued for third suspect in Young Dolph slaying
A third man accused in connection with Young Dolph’s death has been released from an Indiana jail, and local authorities have issued an arrest warrant for him.
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Young Dolph, violent crime discussed at town hall meet: ‘We need to do more’
“Some people were frustrated that we made so much progress in the Dolph case, but we would not have made that level of progress if we did not have the input and support of our community. Our community needs to step up and provide information and tips every time we have a violent crime.”
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January 2022
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Reward increased to $5,000 for information in fatal Rhodes College shooting
The family of Drew Rainer, a Rhodes College student shot and killed in a home invasion robbery last year, has added money to the reward in case.
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Suspects in Phil Trenary homicide back in court Feb. 18
Both defendants in the homicide have remained in jail without bond since their 2018 arrests.
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December 2021
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Enduring without justice: Families of homicide victims struggle with loss
Families deal with grief as homicides of loved ones have not been solved.
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November 2021
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Young Dolph’s holiday giveaway continues despite rapper’s death
“None of us are doing well, but Dolph would have wanted us out here, so we out here giving back to the people just like he would have wanted.”
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No arrests in killing of Young Dolph as leaders meet to discuss crime
Fans of slain rapper Young Dolph Thursday streamed by the cookie shop where he was shot Wednesday to pay respects as police investigated another shooting near the site.
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MPD adds SCORPION unit to crime-fighting arsenal
Memphis Police launches a new crime strategy to deal with ongoing violence.
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Day of the Dead march Downtown protests gun violence
Protesters against gun violence marched through the streets of Downtown Memphis on the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday where the dead are honored and remembered. Those who took part in the march said they are tired of the gun violence in the city.
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October 2021
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Man accused in fatal shooting of Rhodes student arrested
U.S. Marshals arrest man accused in fatal shooting of Rhodes student Drew Rainer.
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Arrest warrant issued in fatal shooting of Rhodes student
A woman was also injured during the robbery.
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August 2021
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Mourners at memorial for Kroger shooting victim push for video release
The call came during a memorial service in Memphis for Alvin Motley Jr., whose family has seen video of the fatal shooting.
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July 2021
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Homicides up 14.6% over year ago
The city is on track to exceed last year’s record 332 homicides. Violent deaths are up 14.6% in 2021 compared to the same time period last year.
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May 2021
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What is the cure for the gun-violence epidemic?
Daily street homicides and highly publicized mass shootings have several things in common, and the easy access of guns is just one of them.
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February 2021
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MPD officer accused of kidnapping, murder waives preliminary hearing
Patric Ferguson, a former MPD officer accused of kidnapping and fatally shooting a man last month, has waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Ferguson remains in jail with no bond.
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January 2021
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MPD officer charged with kidnapping, slaying man resigns
A Memphis police officer charged with murder and kidnapping has resigned. MPD released his personnel files Tuesday, showing two incidents during his two years on the force.
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Preliminary hearing set for MPD officer charged in homicide
A preliminary hearing has been set for Feb. 4 for the MPD officer charged with kidnapping and fatally shooting 30-year-old Robert Howard on Jan. 6.
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Memphis police director consults with FBI after officer charged in slaying
Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings said the investigation is ongoing in the case of a MPD officer charged with kidnapping and fatally shooting a man while on-duty. Rallings has asked the FBI to consult on the case.
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Envy may have led to slaying for which MPD officer is accused, family says
Jealousy might have been the motive in a slaying for which Memphis Police officer Patric Ferguson is accused, according to the brother of the victim.
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Record 2020 homicides took toll on the city, police say
Memphis ends 2020 with 332 homicides, a record number. Police say the pandemic played a part, but there is no easy answer to why the increase occurred.
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December 2020
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Rallings ‘deeply saddened’ by homicide record
Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings issued a brief statement Monday about the record number of homicides in the city. To date, 302 people have been killed.
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