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MEMPHIS, Tenn — The teenagers charged with carjacking and killing of a Memphis pastor could be tried as adults, according to Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich. Memphis Police have said that two 15-year-olds and a 20-year-old have been charged with the death of Pastor Autura Eason-Williams. The two 15-year-olds could now face adult charges. […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police have charged a third murder suspect in the deadly shooting of a Memphis pastor. Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, 20, now faces murder charges after Pastor Autura Eason-Williams was found shot after a carjacking outside of her Whitehaven home on July 18. She was rushed to the hospital where she later died from […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– New numbers released by Memphis Police show carjackings are on the rise compared to this time last year, but police say while reports have gone up, so are arrests. The numbers show a 45 percent increase in carjackings with 243 reported in 2022 so far in comparison to 161 carjackings around this time […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn — A man and woman have been charged Tuesday for carjackings that took place the same day. Memphis police have named Allencia Dansberry and Devin Dean as the two responsible for carjackings. Police arrested them both at a south Memphis hotel. “What I am is appalled and frightened because it’s touching every segment […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– A local non-profit wants to combat crime by mentoring young men and boys of color. My Brother’s Keeper – Memphis is set to officially launch on Thursday, June 28th. The program’s executive director, Timothy Harri, says the goal of the group is to provide a better path for young men and boys as […]

UPDATE: The District Attorney’s Office is seeking to have the second 15-year-old suspect tried as an adult in Eason-Williams’ death, according to DA Amy Weirich. “Because of the facts, the serious nature of this case and this offender’s criminal history, I am seeking transfer of this case to adult court as well,” Weirich said. MEMPHIS, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The 15-year-old charged with murder and other crimes in the carjacking death of a beloved Memphis pastor was on probation for a previous carjacking, records show. Records for the juvenile suspect, who is not being named by WREG because he has not been transferred to adult court, were obtained Friday. They show […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The violent arrest of a Black man in Oakland, Tennessee, and outcries of social injustice for people of color are two issues almost certain to be front and center as almost 1,000 predominantly Black attorneys and judges head to Memphis for the National Bar Association’s annual convention. As Memphis prepares to host […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 15-year-old charged with murder in a pastor’s shooting death that has rocked the community appeared in Juvenile Court for a hearing Wednesday. The boy will return for another hearing Aug. 1 to determine whether his case will be transferred to adult court. He already was on probation for an earlier case. […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – – Friends and family honored Rev. Autura Eason-Williams during a private prayer service Tuesday night at Capleville United Methodist Church. Police said the prominent Memphis pastor was shot and killed outside her Whitehaven home during a carjacking Monday afternoon.  “Sleep has been rough,” cousin Daryl Lewis said. “Trying to make sense of […]

UPDATE: According to MPD, the teens involved in the carjacking and chase have been connected to events surrounding the death of Rev. Dr. Autura Eason-Williams. Police say the juveniles matched the description of the suspects from the homicide of Eason-Williams and they are continuing to investigate. A 15-year-old boy was charged in the pastor’s death […]