Lamar Avenue gas station deemed public nuisance
“Our office is determined to shut down these breeding grounds for crime to protect neighbors' quality of life and to make sure that those responsible for the crime are held accountable,” said Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
The Organized Crime Unit conducted an investigation into Gas Express from October 2021 to January 2024. Over that time period, police were called to the gas station 903 times.
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Shelby County District Attorney's office Memphis Police DepartmentJulia Baker
Julia Baker covers Memphis and Shelby County’s law enforcement agencies and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. A lifelong Memphian, Julia graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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