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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The chief of the Memphis Police Department is pleading for change after two children were killed in separate shootings. Police say an 8-year-old girl was shot to death at a home along Timothy Drive in Whitehaven just before 2:30 a.m. Friday morning. According to a police report, the child’s father, identified as […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As violent crime continues to explode across Memphis, some state lawmakers are looking to step in and help stop the problem. Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis traveled to Nashville on Tuesday to back a bill that would lift residency requirements for her officers. Mayor Jim Strickland said it’s something he’s pushed for […]

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. — The US Attorney assigned to West Tennessee details his plans to reduce violent crime in the state. The event was held at Pursuit of God church in Frayser. He was joined by community leaders from The summit comes as the city has seen 253 homicides so far this year, with police calling […]

Fletcher, 34, was jogging around 4 a.m. on Friday when a man approached her and forced her into an SUV after a brief struggle.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two college campuses locked down. City buses stopped running. A baseball stadium halted a game, and frightened residents stayed indoors as a gunman spent hours cruising around Memphis and shooting people, apparently at random. Authorities said the assailant suspected of killing four people and wounding three livestreamed some of the carnage […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A deadly gun battle on Beale Street has many asking what’s being done to keep the iconic street safe. On April 10, the sun started to rise giving just enough light to see the massive police presence in the heart of Memphis. Police say around 2:15 a.m., three men stepped foot onto […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — 2020 and 2021 were two of the deadliest years in Memphis history, and WREG found out a majority of the homicides occurred in the same places. Using data we uncovered from Memphis Police, we found out that in the last two years, 497 homicides were reported within just 10 ZIP codes, out […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis City Council voted Tuesday to approve Cerelyn “CJ” Davis as the city’s new police chief. Davis, who comes to Memphis from Durham, N.C., was chosen by Mayor Jim Strickland after a search. There was only vote against Davis from council members. Davis will start her job June 14. Former Police […]

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 […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The chief calls community policing a top priority. The mayor wants to see it happen. Citizens agree it’s a must. This summer the Memphis Police Department held a series of events to build bridges and trust in the community, especially with children. Those who attended said it was needed. “I was raised […]