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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Murders and homicides decreased in Memphis last year, according to data police shared with City Council on Tuesday. There were 302 homicides last year, versus the record-setting 347 homicides the year before, MPD said. There were 200 murders last year, versus 247 the year before. Not all homicides are considered murders. Police […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — With five former Memphis police officers now charged in the death of Tyre Nichols, an internal investigation continues by MPD. In light of Nichols’ death, Chief CJ Davis said MPD will conduct a review of all its specialized units, including the SCORPION unit, that the officers were a part of. The […]

“I have said, and will continue to say, if you lose your downtown space, you have lost your city.” — Police Chief CJ Davis MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis has poured millions into its riverfront, convention center, and various downtown development projects over the past few years. But all that could be for nothing if the […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy along with Chief CJ Davis and other law enforcement officials held a press conference Tuesday regarding missing Memphis teacher Eliza Fletcher’s abduction and death. “Today is a very sad day in the city of Memphis,” Police Chief Cerelyn Davis said. The body of Eliza Fletcher […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tyre Nichols’ sister is speaking out against the Memphis Police Department after her brother was killed two weeks ago. On January 7, Nichols was taken into custody. His family says he was brutally beaten by officers during his arrest and died three days later. The incident sparked investigations by several agencies, ultimately, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tuesday morning is expected to be busy at Memphis City Hall. The council is calling on the police chief and other organizations to answer their list of questions. This is the first time they meet following the arrests of five now-former officers for the brutal beating and death of Tyre Nichols. “A […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Since the release of the Tyre Nichols video, Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis has not held any media events as her department is embroiled in controversy over what officers did and didn’t do during Nichols’ beating. When Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis briefed the Memphis City Council on Feb. 7, it was […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hundreds came out to celebrate the life of fallen Memphis police officer Geoffrey Redd who died in the line of duty earlier this month. At Hope Church in Cordova, family, friends, and police officers from around the country and in Memphis gathered to honor their fallen brother. The 49-year-old officer died after […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two people were injured after investigators say a shooting in downtown Memphis Saturday night stemmed from a group trying to steal a car. We were there as detectives worked to piece together what went down. Police records say they received a shooting call just before 10 p.m. Initially, we were told one […]

This story has been updated to reflect that two of the teens are facing charges. One teen was released without charges. UPDATE: According to MPD, a group of teens that were involved in a carjacking and police chase in Berclair Tuesday morning have been connected to the events surrounding the death of Rev. Dr. Autura […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis is setting the record straight on youth crime in the city after the department’s juvenile crime program is put on hold.  Monday, we reported on the new MPD Juvenile Crime Abatement Program. However, a leaked document revealed officers could target juveniles for reasons such as selling candy, […]