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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Attorneys for Tyre Nichols’ mother filed a federal civil lawsuit Wednesday against the City of Memphis, Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis, and 10 current and former city employees. Attorney Ben Crump said the lawsuit would be worth $550 million in damages. This would exceed the $27 million that Minneapolis paid in the […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis released a statement Wednesday night as authorities continue to carry out the investigation into the death of Tyre Nichols. Chief Davis’ statement comes more than a week after Nichols died on Jan. 10, three days after he was severely injured after a confrontation during a traffic stop. […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The man police say shot and injured two officers in Whitehaven last week is set to appear in court Monday morning. Charles Williams II is charged with two counts of Attempted Second Degree Murder and two counts of Aggravated Assault after he reportedly shot two officials. MPD Chief CJ Davis said an […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – City Council members are getting ready for their 2023 Crime Summit in Memphis next week. The summit will consist of a panel discussion about crime in Memphis featuring guests from MPD Police Chief CJ Davis, Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy, and many others.   This is an opportunity for residents and […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Measures are being taken ahead of any potential protests after five former Memphis police officers were charged Thursday with Tyre Nichols’ death. The city of Memphis is on edge one day before footage of Tyre Nichols’ arrest is expected to be released. While some are in fear, others have been waiting in […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis City Councilman Chase Carlisle announced Tuesday that he and other council members will put forth a budget resolution worth nearly $30 million, half of which would be dedicated to police salaries. The added $15 million for officer salaries would bring Memphis up to the top pay for officers in the area, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A former Shelby County Commissioner and well-known civil rights attorney is commending Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis after firing five Memphis police officers in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols. Former longtime Shelby County Commissioner Walter Bailey Jr. has been a big part of Memphis history. He’s worked to fight […]

UPDATE: Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith were released on bond Thursday, according to online records. Read more. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Five former Tennessee police officers were charged Thursday in the beating death of Tyre Nichols, according to online records. The officers, who were fired after Nichols’ death, were booked into the Shelby County […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — State and local lawmakers held a press conference Saturday in Memphis after the gruesome video showing Tyre Nichols’ has been released. State Representative Joe Towns Jr. hosted the press conference. The videos, which consists of both body cam footage and street surveillance footage, were made public by the city of Memphis Friday […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police said Chief CJ Davis was involved in a car accident in downtown Memphis on Monday. No one was injured in the wreck at B.B. King Boulevard and Washington Street. The accident was described as minor. Davis was a passenger in the vehicle.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There was a celebration at the Memphis Police Department Thursday night as they welcomed 59 new graduates of the Memphis Police Clergy Academy.  “Our ministers and clergy throughout the city, they touch so many people and it’s just an opportunity for us to sort of mobilize and help educate our community members […]