Judge Carol Chumney ruled Wednesday that Ja Morant can claim self-defense in a 2022 fight, creating a question about the constitutionality of the state’s so-called “stand your ground” law.
Shuntae Daniels, 27, is charged with aggravated burglary, two counts of property theft up to $2,500 and identity theft.
Dr. Ben Mauck, a surgeon who specialized in hand, wrist, shoulder and pediatric surgery was shot inside an exam room, Collierville Police said. One killed in clinic shooting, according to Collierville police Police take one into custody after shooting at Campbell ClinicRelated stories:
“This new unit mobilizes every tool at our disposal to prosecuting hate-based crimes, civil rights violations, violent extremism, and related crimes,” said U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee Kevin Ritz.
“It’s bad. It’s horrific. It’s terrible,” Collierville chief of police said at a press conference after responding to a fatal shooting at Campbell Clinic on Poplar Avenue near Shea Road. Police take one into custody after shooting at Campbell Clinic Related story:
Collierville Police responded to a shooting at Campbell Clinic on Poplar Avenue near Shea Road Tuesday afternoon, July 11.
Mark LeSure’s cause of death is still unknown, according to Officer Theresa Carlson, an MPD spokesperson.
The ring is primarily targeting liquor and convenience stores. As of late June, business burglaries were up 34% in Memphis. Burglary ring’s suspected organizers remain in custody, with a few exceptionsRelated story
Michael Clayton, 27, was arrested Monday, July 10. He is charged with first-degree murder.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Davonte Pack, a friend of Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant. Judge to rule Wednesday on motion to dismiss civil lawsuit against Ja MorantRelated story:
Judge Carol Chumney granted the State of Tennessee’s motion to intervene in the case Monday. The state has also filed a motion to continue the case to give it time to defend state law.
During Monday’s hearing, Judge Craft altered the conditions to allow Ferguson to attend church, health care appointments and job interviews.
The family of Jarveon Hudspeth continued to call Monday for transparency regarding the 21-year-old’s fatal shooting at the hands of a Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputy on June 24.
Operation Broken Bottles was a coordinated effort from MPD, and other local agencies that targeted organized crime in the city, particularly individuals working together to burglarize retail stores.
The high court ruled in favor of a designer who refused to create wedding websites for same-sex couples. “It’s complicated because the court has framed this as being about free speech ...” Melissa Stewart said.
The City said the plaintiffs had not shown any evidence that Nichols’ death was the result of the City’s policies rather than the actions of the five charged in Nichols’ death.
The new album, which is available for streaming on Spotify and Apple Music, features 19 songs, including “Maniac,” “Peekaboo” and “Trayvon.” The album also features guest artists Don Trip, Real Red, Old Head and Bankboy Wayne.
Officials say a package that appeared to be a pipe bomb was found in the General Education Building at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center on Thursday, July 6.
Henderson is accused of the September 2022 kidnapping and killing of school teacher Eliza Fletcher.
MPD has identified an additional 17 suspects in an organized retail theft ring that targeted 21 businesses over the last seven months.
Strickland said children caught violating curfew are being detained at the Downtown precinct until a parent or guardian comes to pick them up. He also said the numbers of those detained are low.
The reasoning for opposing a stay stems from wanting the civil case to keep going and not get bogged down because of the risk to taxpayers.
MPD Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis discusses body cams, reckless driving, and says, “Sometimes, it’s difficult for one officer to deal with individuals, especially when they have guns. And many ... have all kinds of weapons.”
The Daily Memphian’s public safety poll surveyed residents for their thoughts on crime rates, gun reform, reckless driving, policing and more. Here is the full list of stories that examine those results.
The THP officers are not bound by Memphis City Council reforms put in place after Nichols’ death in January at the hands of the Memphis Police Department’s since-disbanded SCORPION unit.