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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The increase in interstate shootings across Memphis and Shelby County has gained attention from state and local leaders. The governor, mayor and police leaders have all been vocal about what needs to be done to address this growing issue. Our state and local leaders agree on making our interstates safer is a […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The spike in interstate shootings across the Memphis and Shelby County area continues to be a problem, but Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland says he’s committed to solving the problem. There have been 39 shootings on Memphis interstates so far this year, police say. Memphis saw a record number of interstate shooting in […]

TATE COUNTY, Miss. – A shoot out on a major interstate led to multiple arrests, including a Memphis rapper. But the day after, investigators aren’t saying whether any charges will be filed. It was around noon Thursday and Interstate-55 in Senatobia was packed with law enforcement surrounding several vehicles. Video obtained by WREG showed people […]

TATE COUNTY, Miss. — Mississippi authorities say more than 20 people were arrested after a shooting Thursday afternoon on Interstate 55 near Coldwater, and a friend says rapper Big Boogie was one of those arrested. The Senatobia Police Department said in a statement that Tate County 911 received a report at 12:43 p.m. of a […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Filling the top spot at the Memphis Police Department is now pushed back as a new candidate is in the running. Turns out Durham Police Chief Cerelyn Davis had been on the short list before, but asked to be taken off and then be put back on. “It was for personal reasons […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are searching for a man they say opened fire on a woman after a traffic accident. According to MPD, on Thursday, a woman reported she was driving was driving northbound on Semmes when a silver Acura entered her lane of travel, causing a collision. MPD said the male driver of […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – After appeals to the Tennessee Highway Patrol have fallen on deaf ears, the Memphis Police Department said it is now asking the governor to divert more state troopers to Memphis highways.   So far this year, Memphis has recorded 36 highway shootings, nearly half the total for all of 2020.   Tuesday […]

A SWAT situation is underway at a South Nashville motel, prompting a heavy law enforcement presence Thursday morning.

Memphis Police blocked off part of the interstate overnight following a shooting.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Interstate shootings are becoming one of the most discussed topics regarding law enforcement in the Memphis area, but even as Memphis Police say they need more help, but Tennessee Highway Patrol has given no indication about whether or not they’ll fulfill the request. The Memphis Police Department has made its stance clear […]

An arrest warrant was issued for a man accused of opening fire along I-55 back in February.