One dead after attempted robbery, shots fired outside … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person is dead after shots were fired during an attempted robbery outside Tug’s Casual Grill in Harbor Town Saturday night. According to Memphis Police, officers responded to the attempted robbery call around 7:32 p.m. According to witnesses the suspect pulled up, hopped out of the car, and started firing shots at […]
MPD: Man opens fire on pregnant ex with AR-style … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man is facing two counts of attempted first-degree murder after police say he fired several shots at his ex-girlfriend who is 17 weeks pregnant. The victim was not hurt in the shooting outside a Cordova home Thursday, but investigators said there were several bullet holes in her vehicle. The victim […]
Man shot after suspect asks to take picture with … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is facing charges after he allegedly asked to take a picture with a gun, shot a man, then stole the weapon, Memphis Police say. According to reports, the incident took place on April 18. The suspect, Cleophas Craft, asked one of the men present if he could take a picture […]
Homeless camp near I-240 draws complaints, and a … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There’s now a push to clear out a homeless encampment under the I-240 flyover near Summer Avenue in East Memphis. Tennessee State Senator Brent Taylor says he has been getting phone calls and complaints from drivers that pass through the area who would like to see the camp cleared out. He says state law prohibits any […]
MPD: Woman unloads AR-style rifle on neighbors MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police say a dispute between two neighbors ended with gunfire Wednesday night in southwest Memphis. Tiffany Mason, 44, was charged with ten counts of aggravated assault after police say she opened fire on a house in the 3500 of West Horn Lake Road. Investigators said Mason got into an argument with her […]
Couple steals AR-style gun from Memphis shop: Police MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man and woman are wanted after police say they stole an AR-style pistol with a 50-round drum and laser attachment from a northeast Memphis gun store. Police say the two came into Abe’s Guns at 2564 Appling around 1 p.m. Wednesday. They said they were interested in purchasing a gun. When […]
CrimeStoppers offers $12K reward for information … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County has posted an award of $12,000 for any information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the death of a well-known Memphis church worker. Police are still looking for those responsible for the death of 74-year-old Steve Pearl, who died after being ambushed outside of […]
Sheriff says working with MPD part of solution to … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner on Wednesday updated county commissioners on rising crime statistics including auto theft and gangs. He stressed collaborating with Memphis Police as part of the solution. “Right now we’ve been receiving emails, calls, text messages about the crime and we’d like to hear your view about the crime […]
MATA bus driver kidnapped at gunpoint, forced to … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was taken into custody for allegedly holding up a MATA Bus at gunpoint and forcing the driver to take him places, Memphis Police say. According to reports, a bus with several passengers was driving in the airport area on Monday. The suspect, later identified as Kenneth Mallory, pulled out a […]
Dog stolen in car theft from Midtown Kroger found … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man has been reunited with his 15-year-old pomeranian two weeks after she was taken during a car theft at the Kroger on Union Avenue. Police are still looking for his dark purple 2017 Infiniti QX70, but Tuesday, he got a message on Facebook from a West Memphis couple who said […]
Teen arrested in East Memphis Huey’s shooting MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police have arrested a 19-year-old they say is responsible for breaking into cars and firing shots at Huey’s last month. According to reports, on April 30, an off-duty police officer saw Chase Harris and another man breaking into cars in the parking lot. He told them he was an officer and […]