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  • City of Memphis

    Dozens of MPD sergeants ask to join lawsuit against Memphis

    The filing is another front in the deepening legal conflict over the disputed second lieutenant position.

    By Samuel Hardiman April 30, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Three charged in connection to SCSO officer-involved shooting

    Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies fatally shot James Q. Hampton while attempting to serve a search warrant at 3119 Barron Ave. near Orange Mound on April 26, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

    By Aarron Fleming April 29, 2024
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    What to know: Kroger security guard’s murder trial to start

    The trial for former contract security guard Gregory Livingston — who is accused of fatally shooting Alvin Motley after an altercation at an East Memphis gas station — is scheduled to begin Monday, April 29. Here’s some background on the case. 

    By Julia Baker April 28, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Three shot on Beale Street

    MPD said it responded to a shooting around 3:30 a.m. Saturday on Beale Street. 

    By Kambui Bomani April 27, 2024
  • Update Public Safety

    TBI identifies man shot by sheriff’s deputies

    The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has identified the man who was fatally shot by Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputies Friday, April 26, as James Q. Hampton, 30.

    By Julia Baker April 27, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Feagins: Teachers are asking for books and tech, not guns

    Local education officials, from both private and public schools, continue to express skepticism about the “armed teachers” law. 

    By Jody Callahan April 26, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Bail lowered for defendant in 2023 Hebrew school shooting

    Joel Bowman, 33, now has a combined $200,000 bail for two separate cases: the shooting and an aggravated burglary that occurred the same day. Each case has a $100,000 bail set.

    By Julia Baker April 27, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Blended sentencing bill heads to governor’s desk

    Under the bill, juvenile court can keep the minor under its jurisdiction until the teen’s 19th birthday, after which the court is authorized to impose an additional sentence to be served on or before their 24th birthday if they violate conditions.

    By Julia Baker April 26, 2024
  • Update Shelby County

    County Commissioner calls for resignation of General Sessions judge

    Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright criticized General Session Judge Bill Anderson’s push for more defendants to be released on their own recognizance.

    By Bill Dries April 26, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Chief Davis says federal charges possible in Orange Mound shooting

    The Saturday shooting that killed two and wounded seven came up in Tuesday, April 23, City Council committee sessions where Interim MPD Chief C.J. Davis talked about federal charges and a shift in strategy.

    By Bill Dries April 24, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Officer McKinney remembered for his selflessness and smile

    Lt. Vonzell Bibbs, McKinney’s supervisor at MPD’s Raines precinct, left the crowd gathered Hope Church with a call to action: “Smile at somebody. In honor of him, smile at somebody. Because a smile could help someone through this grieving process.”

    By Aarron Fleming April 23, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Community leaders lament Orange Mound block party shooting

    Friends and family members have identified the two people who died after a mass shooting at an Orange Mound block party.

    By Julia Baker April 23, 2024
  • State Government

    State proposal could deny bail for six more types of offenses

    A state measure that could put bail conditions in front of voters and change the Tennessee constitution will head to the House Tuesday, April 23. 

    By Jody Callahan April 22, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Man accused in killing Whitehaven pastor turns down plea deal

    Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, 22, is scheduled to go to trial Sept. 30 after he turned down a plea deal with a lesser charge in Shelby County Criminal Court Division 1 Judge Paula Skahan’s courtroom Monday.

    By Julia Baker April 22, 2024
  • State Government

    Flags at half-staff Monday to honor McKinney

    Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee ordered the status in accordance with the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act.

    By Alys Drake April 22, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Trial in Ja Morant case delayed; attorneys for Holloway withdraw

    The trial in the lawsuit between Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant and Joshua Holloway over a fight during a pickup basketball game is delayed indefinitely. 

    By Samuel Hardiman April 22, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Photo gallery: Sea of Blue honors fallen MPD Officer ‘Rusty’ McKinney

    The Memphis Police Department conducted a “Sea of Blue” Sunday night, April 21, for Officer Joseph “Rusty” McKinney.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 21, 2024
  • Update Public Safety

    Two dead after Orange Mound block party shooting

    “This morning, we are one community united by grief. We are all Orange Mound this morning,” Memphis Mayor Paul Young said Sunday morning.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 21, 2024
  • Premium Public Safety

    DeSoto County crime summit focuses on youths and gun violence

    DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle, DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton and DeSoto County Youth Court Judge Craig Treadway were joined by detectives and public-safety experts for the conversation at Brown Missionary Baptist Church in Southaven.

    By Rob Moore April 21, 2024
  • Guest Columnists

    Opinion: ‘Helping Memphians stand together’ after Officer McKinney’s death

    “Contrary to what activist groups might have you think, Memphians agree about the problems of and solutions to crime. Right now, Memphians need to not only remind ourselves, but also remind our elected leaders that we are united. Memphis stands together.”

    By Leslie Taylor April 20, 2024
  • Public Safety

    DA adds charges for teen suspect in MPD shooting

    The charges were added in light of news from the office Wednesday that MPD Officer Joseph “Rusty” McKinney was likely killed by friendly fire.

    By Aarron Fleming April 19, 2024
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    Bail hearing audio sheds new light on shooting suspect’s release

    Despite a prior statement suggesting otherwise, a prosecutor with the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office did not “strongly oppose” lowering the bond for a now-deceased suspect involved in a shootout last week with Memphis Police officers.

    By Aarron Fleming April 19, 2024
  • Premium Shelby County

    Sugarmon questions Bonner’s timeline for juvenile facility transfer

    Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon anticipates the transition process will not be completed this year due to the “intricate nature of the transition process,” according to an emailed statement. 

    By Julia Baker April 18, 2024
  • Premium Public Safety

    State law gave commissioner legal discretion to release suspect in MPD shooting

    Rep. John Gillespie said that the bill he drafted didn’t have enough “teeth” and is now considering revisions in light of the shooting that killed McKinney.

    By Aarron Fleming April 18, 2024
  • Business

    Up to $250K a year going to small businesses in high-crime areas

    The Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design initiative will use “urban and architectural design” and implement the management of “built and natural environments” to fight crime.

    By Sophia Surrett April 17, 2024

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