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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police need your help as they are looking for the gunmen responsible for shooting a man on Highway 385 on Sunday. Traffic near the Ridgeway exit on 385 was backed up all the way to 240 on Sunday afternoon. At one point, it was at a standstill. Memphis Police said they […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The spike in interstate shootings across the Memphis and Shelby County area continues to be a problem, but Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland says he’s committed to solving the problem. There have been 39 shootings on Memphis interstates so far this year, police say. Memphis saw a record number of interstate shooting in […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After a record-setting year for interstate shootings in 2020, there have been even more interstate shootings in 2021 leading law enforcement officials to call on the state for assistance. Memphis Police said they have increased their presence on the interstates, but it’s a daunting task. More than 70 million people in a […]

Memphis Police blocked off part of the interstate overnight following a shooting.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Interstate shootings are becoming one of the most discussed topics regarding law enforcement in the Memphis area, but even as Memphis Police say they need more help, but Tennessee Highway Patrol has given no indication about whether or not they’ll fulfill the request. The Memphis Police Department has made its stance clear […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police say they are investigating 31 interstate shootings so far this year, even more than this time last year. We wanted to know what’s being done to keep drivers safe while they’re behind the wheel. Police Director Michael Rallings says MPD is cracking down on racing and roadway safety, but says […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The increase in interstate shootings across Memphis and Shelby County has gained attention from state and local leaders. The governor, mayor and police leaders have all been vocal about what needs to be done to address this growing issue. Our state and local leaders agree on making our interstates safer is a […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police say a man and woman from Arkansas were in critical condition after a shooting Thursday afternoon at Interstate 240 and 385 in East Memphis. Both victims were headed west on I-240 a white rental truck, police said. The victims told police that they were coming from Poplar Avenue on the interstate […]

An arrest warrant was issued for a man accused of opening fire along I-55 back in February.

Police responded to yet another interstate shooting overnight this time at I-240 near Getwell.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A traffic stop led to the arrest of a man wanted in a recent homicide, and also charged in an interstate shooting. Memphis Police say Marcus Greer, 21, was involved in a robbery and shootout that left two men dead and wounded four last November. Police arrested him Tuesday off Kirby Parkway after a […]