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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — (WREG) Memphis-based rapper Young Dolph was killed Wednesday in a shooting at a cookie shop in Memphis, according to preliminary information from Memphis Police. He was 36. Memphis Police were on the scene of a shooting Wednesday afternoon at 2370 Airways Boulevard near Ketchum in Memphis. Officers and witnesses could be seen […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – – Several public officials called for a curfew Wednesday night, fearing acts of retaliation across Memphis after rapper Young Dolph was shot and killed. “Because of this loss tensions are high among people in the city and what we want to do is make sure people aren’t taking matters into their own hands […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis’ chief of police urged everyone in Memphis to stay home if possible Wednesday night, following the shooting death of Memphis rapper Young Dolph at a store on Airways. “We strongly encourage everyone to stay home if you do not have to be out,” Chief CJ Davis said in a news conference […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police say it’s a growing problem — stealing cars to use to commit other crimes. “Many of our crimes are being committed by individuals who have stolen a vehicle and committed the crime in that vehicle,” said Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis. She called it a prevalent problem that’s helping criminals […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Five people were killed within hours Wednesday, a result of gun violence happening across Memphis. According to the city’s crime tracker, 241 murders have been reported as of November 17. That’s more than the same time last year. Memphis is on pace to set a record no one wants to claim. In […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Police Department hosted their annual Groceries or Gas for Guns event over the weekend and collected more than 130 firearms. The gun buyback event was hosted at the Hickory Ridge Mall Saturday morning. According to MPD’s Twitter, they recovered a total of 138 firearms. “It’s going to take everybody coming […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department hosted a gun buyback with Kroger gift cards as an incentive to anyone and everyone to hand over any weapons. The event was hosted at the Hickory Ridge Mall Saturday morning. “It’s going to take everybody coming together to do their part in order to create a safer […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis and Shelby County leaders are begging members of the community to join them in their efforts to stop gun violence and are planning events that will give them the tools to do it. Fresh off a deadly few days in Memphis — where police say at least four people have been […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Violent acts like murder, rape, and robberies with AR-style weapons have all committed by teens this year, according to the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office. Juvenile violence has become a major issue. Now, an ice cream shop in Cooper-Young is joining the fight to stop it. “I watch the news every morning. […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A family calls for change after a 16-year-old boy was gunned down during a funeral procession in North Memphis Saturday night. Family members have identified the victim as Emmit Beasley, a student at Southwind High School and an up and coming rapper known as PSO Emmit. His father Titus Beasley says his […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is allowing civilians to assist in hiring possible candidates. Council members are pushing for the Memphis Police Department to follow in efforts to build the community’s trust. Sheriff Floyd Bonner got the idea to let citizens help hire his deputies about a year ago. He selected pastors, activists […]