Collierville church holds community prayer service … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Many across the Collierville community are turning to their faith following a mass shooting that left a dozen injured and one person dead. More than a dozen community members came together for a prayer service at Collierville United Methodist Church to remember the lives lost and those impacted by the Thursday’s mass […]
Collierville Kroger shooting kills 2, including shooter; … Multiple people were injured Thursday in a shooting inside the Kroger on Byhalia and Poplar Avenue in Collierville, a Memphis suburb, after an active shooter incident officials are calling the “most horrific event” in the town’s history.
Friends, community members mourn victim of Collierville … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — WREG is learning more about Olivia King, the woman killed during the Collierville Kroger shooting. King, a mother of three, was killed when a gunman opened fire on 15 customers and employees at Kroger. Prior to the shooting, King attended mass at Catholic Church of the Incarnation. “We’re stunned, I think we’re probably still in […]
ATF helping with investigation into weapon used in … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Many questions remain about the gunman in the Collierville Kroger shooting, including what gun he used and where he got it. WREG is looking into what happens with the evidence law enforcement collects and what information can they actually get. Investigators collected the traces of evidence scattered across the scene of Thursday […]
Collierville Police: Man was asked to leave job before … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police in Collierville, Tenn. say the accused gunman in a shooting at a Kroger that killed one and injured 15 Thursday had been asked to leave his job that morning. Uk Thang, 29, has been identified as the gunman in that incident. Authorities say he was a third-party vendor for Kroger. The […]
Man seen standing on roof during Collierville Kroger … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The man seen standing on the roof during the deadly mass shooting at a Collierville Kroger is speaking out on his experience. Andre Barlow was trapped on the roof of the Kroger Thursday as bullets flew in the store below. Barlow, who works for a third-party contractor, was there inspecting the roof. […]
Regional One hospital provides updates on victims … MEMPHIS, Tenn.— Memphis area hospitals are dealing with an influx of patients after the shooting at a Collierville Kroger. Thanks to rigorous training and preparation, they managed to transport all victims to a receive care. “When you talk about are we prepared? We have some of the finest trauma surgeons in the nation here at […]
Kroger shooting ‘most horrific event in Collierville … A mass shooting inside a Collierville Kroger Thursday afternoon has left 12 people injured and one victim dead.
TN governor says open carry law, Kroger shooting … Governor Lee says the constitutional carry bill applies to law-abiding citizens, “What happened yesterday was criminal activity, violent criminal gun activity, and those are separate issues.”
‘We are here to help:’ Neighbors of suspect in Collierville … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Neighbors of the man suspected of shooting 15 people at a Collierville Kroger are stunned after learning they were living amongst a potential killer. Detectives have identified the suspect as 29-year-old UK Thang. Thang is said to have lived at Unit 102 inside the Madison at Schilling Farms Apartments. Law enforcement from […]
Run, hide, fight: Officials say active shooter training … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Collierville officials say joint active shooter training with other Mid-South law enforcement agencies has already saved lives, demonstrating the importance of everyone having situational awareness. Collierville Police and Fire underwent training just three months ago. “The guys yesterday because of the training, the equipment furnished to us, they saved lives. We got […]