Teen charged in death of Memphis police officer pleads guilty

By , Daily Memphian Updated: October 10, 2025 3:12 PM CT | Published: October 10, 2025 12:22 PM CT

Joseph “Rusty” McKinney died April 12, 2024, during a shoot-out between 13 officers and two teenage suspects. 

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Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming covers public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.

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