TBI names man killed by federal agents at East Memphis hotel
At least one federal agent with the Memphis Safe Task Force shot and killed a person who allegedly pointed a gun at the officer at the Extended Stay America Suites in East Memphis on July 8. (Natalie Van Gundy/The Daily Memphian)
Alfonso Ivy, 47, had a lengthy arrest history in Shelby County on drugs and weapons charges, and had been out of prison for about 16 months after serving nine years behind bars.
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Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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