One dead, two detained after shooting on FedEx parking … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police say a man was killed in a shooting at a FedEx location Thursday night. The shooting reportedly happened at the FedEx on Democrat Road. Police say the victim was shot in the parking lot. Police say the victim went to the hospital in critical condition, but did not survive. There […]
Judge says state can’t release video in Alvin Motley … UPDATE, TUESDAY: A day after the state said it would release video of Alvin Motley’s shooting to the public Sept. 3, a judge in Memphis issued a temporary restraining order preventing its release until a judge’s ruling Sept 7. The Nashville District Attorney’s Office said in a release: “Memphis Judge Montesi has entered a temporary […]
Restaurants donate to Collierville shooting survivors MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Thursday marks four weeks since that shooting at the Kroger in Collierville. Thursday night, several restaurants will be pitching in to donate a portion of their proceeds to the victims. What seems like a typical day inside of Tony’s Trophy Room has been been quite the opposite. The Collierville eatery is among 10 restaurants participating in the fundraiser for the “Collierville […]
How to cope with the trauma of the Collierville shooting MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One day after the tragic events in Collierville, many wonder just how do you or a community as a whole ever begin to emotionally heal? It’s something the nearby town of Jonesboro, Arkansas also experienced during a mass school shooting back in 1998. Mental health experts say counseling will […]
Judge blocks release of video showing Alvin Motley’s … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — More questions loom following the death of Alvin Motley Jr. after a judge’s ruling blocked the release of video in his death at a Kroger Fuel Center last month. Tuesday a Shelby County judge blocked the release of the video until at least a preliminary hearing happens. The court has set a […]
Memphis gun expert stresses the importance of gun … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Discussions surrounding gun violence are happening in the wake of a deadly mass shooting at a Collierville Kroger. WREG spoke with a firearms expert who says along with discussions, there must be a renewed push for gun safety. Former law enforcement officer and gun expert Bennie Cobb says Thursday’s mass shooting is […]
Collierville vice mayor talks about losing friend … COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — Collierville’s mayor was out of town when a gunman opened fire inside the Kroger on Byhalia Road Thursday. Alderman and Vice Mayor Maureen Fraser jumped into action to help, but before she got to the scene, she learned a dear friend was among the casualties. “The son told me she had been […]
Gun buy-back initiative stirs controversy MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A gun buy-back program hosted in an effort to reduce future crime in the city of Memphis is drawing controversy in the community. The event hosted by Memphis Police and sponsored by Kroger will take place on Saturday, November 13th at Hickory Ridge Mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are offering […]
13-year-old shot at Memphis K-8 school; another student … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 13-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting Thursday morning at a Memphis K-8 school, and police say the suspected shooter was another student. Police responded at 9:15 a.m. to Cummings K-8 School on Cummings Street near Walker Avenue in the Soulsville area of South Memphis. MPD said one 13-year-old boy […]
Child sends words of hope to Collierville chief COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — In the week since the mass shooting at a Collierville Kroger, we’ve seen light in the midst of the darkness. People have shown kindness and support for the community, including one 11-year-old boy. For Collierville Police Chief Dale Lane, the memories are ones filled with adrenaline and urgency. As he and other […]
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