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The shooting happened around 11:15 p.m. in the westbound lanes near the American Road exit.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – – Governor Bill Lee rode through Memphis with the Tennessee Highway Patrol Thursday and discussed his plan to bring 20 more troopers to Shelby County. Supporters believe the extra manpower will help local law enforcement combat interstate shootings and reckless driving. “Playing offense on the challenges of crime,” Gov. Lee said. “What is […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Twenty more Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers may be headed to Memphis-area interstates, Gov. Bill Lee said Wednesday. The governor’s proposed budget would pay for the additional troopers in Shelby County with 100% state funding. City and police officials in Memphis have been requesting more state help following a spike in shootings around […]

A sheriff’s deputy was shot early Thursday morning in Western Williamson County.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Authorities have identified the man they say is responsible for shooting at a Shelby County Sheriff Deputy on the interstate on Tuesday afternoon. Jaquan Bridges, 19, is facing several charges including criminal attempt first degree murder, aggravated assault, and intent to evade arrest. The Sheriff’s Office said a deputy tried to pull […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person is recovering after a shootout on the interstate. Memphis Police said two men were arrested after a bizarre incident along I-240 and Norris Road around 2:30 Monday morning. According to the report, the first set of victims told officers they made a last-minute decision to exit at Norris Road. That’s when they believe […]

Metro Police released a photo on Friday of the round, metal object 37-year-old Landon Eastep pulled from his pocket moments before the deadly shooting on Interstate 65 in Nashville Thursday.

One man is dead following an officer-involved shooting on Interstate 65 on Thursday.

A 37-year-old man was shot and killed by multiple law enforcement officers on Interstate 65 in Nashville Thursday afternoon after at least 30 minutes of tense negotiations.

A suspect led Houston police on a chase Thursday that ended with him wounding three officers in a shootout, stealing a car and barricading himself inside a home for hours before surrendering, authorities said.

A man is dead following an officer-involved shooting on the side of I-65 Thursday afternoon.