TBI called to investigate officers in Shelby County 13 times in 13 months
Memphis police officers take information at the scene of an officer involved shooting on Feb. 2. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
In 2022, the TBI investigated nine officer-involved shootings in Shelby County, the highest number since 2019. But at least part of the reason for the increase may stem from the District Attorney’s office.
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TBI Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy Amy Weirch Subscriber OnlyWe’re in the final countdown of 2025. ⌛🪩🎉
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Julia Baker
A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker 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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