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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Almost one month to the day after the police beating of Tyre Nichols, the mayor of Memphis says he’s standing behind Police Chief C.J. Davis, who has been praised by some for her response to the incident. The City of Memphis said Tuesday seven more police employees are under investigation in […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County is taking a new step in the ongoing fight against gun violence. This week, the county will start mailing free gun locks to people who order them. When it comes to gun violence, Memphis and Shelby County have certainly seen their share of it. Even though homicides decreased last year, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG)— Cleotha Abston-Henderson, the suspect in the abduction and murder of Memphis teacher Eliza Fletcher, appeared in court for a third time in three days Thursday morning. Judge Montesi said it was brought to the court’s attention there may be a conflict of interest, and there was a motion to review the appointed […]

► UPDATE, JAN. 17: MPD says it will release video footage from Tyre Nichols arrest *** MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A protest broke out Monday outside the National Civil Rights Museum, where a group called for the release of body camera footage that captured a traffic stop that resulted in Tyre Nichols’ death. Their demands were […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn — Violent crime is down in Memphis this month and the city’s police department has new statistics to back up their claim. The Memphis Police Department brought in a presentation Tuesday to the city council members outlining how the newest recruiting class will be allocated in the city. “Now that they’re out on […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Ten neighborhood watch groups each received a $2,500 Crime Prevention Grant to help improve their communities, the Memphis Police Department announced. Mayor Jim Strickland spoke at Monday night’s event and handed out the awards. Police Chief CJ Davis was also at the event along with several members of the Memphis Police Department. Organizations […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Leaders across Shelby County and members of the public are gathering together this weekend to discuss juvenile crime. Whether it’s a shooting, car theft, or car break-in, they often involve juveniles.  Leaders say fighting this problem is something they can’t do alone, which is why they are calling on the public to […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The city of Memphis, and the country, is awaiting release of video showing the traffic stop that resulted in the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols earlier this month. The video is set to be released by the city of Memphis sometime after 6 p.m. (CT) Friday. It will be available here after […]

UPDATE, WEDNESDAY: The United States Attorney, Kevin G. Ritz, says the U.S. Attorney’s Office, in coordination with the FBI and the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, has opened a civil rights investigation into the death of Tyre Nichols. Ritz released the following statement: “Last week, Tyre Nichols tragically died, a few days […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police have identified two men involved in a case that lead to an officer-involved shooting on Friday. MPD identified Mikavyous D. Johnson and Jartavius Lewis, both 18 years old, as suspects in this case. Court documents obtained by WREG suggest that the two teens are connected to several crimes in this […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn — Carjackings have increased over the last three years according to numbers provided by the Memphis Police Department. A local pastor, Autura Eason-Williams, was killed outside her home in Whitehaven Monday evening the latest fatality in a rising crime wave. “Incidents like these should make everyone have sleepless nights. It should make everyone […]