Memphis, TN – More than a year has elapsed since the murder of Anthony “Big Jook” Mims, brother of famed Memphis rapper Yo Gotti, yet authorities remain tight-lipped as the investigation continues without named suspects. The 47-year-old music industry figure was gunned down in an apparent targeted shooting outside an East Memphis restaurant on January … Read more
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 13-year-old was rushed to the hospital following a severe attack by a group of adolescents near Treadwell Middle School in Memphis this past Monday. The assault, which included punching, kicking, and even stabbing, is reported to have been orchestrated by individuals ranging from 12 to 16 years old. Authorities believe the … Read more
Memphis, Tenn. – Tragedy struck in the Mt. Pisgah neighborhood when a 16-year-old girl, merely a day after local schools closed due to Hurricane Francine, was fatally shot while spending time with friends and her twin sister in an apartment. The incident, which occurred on September 13, compounded the community’s distress following the storm’s aftermath. … Read more
Memphis, TN – The trial of three former Memphis police officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, which ignited widespread protests against police brutality, began this week in a case that has drawn national attention. The former officers, who are all Black, face charges including second-degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct, … Read more
Memphis, TN – A former Memphis police officer implicated in the death of Tyre Nichols has pleaded guilty to charges connected with the January incident, marking the second plea of this nature in a case that has reignited national debates over police reform and racial injustice. The officer admitted to charges of aiding and abetting … Read more
Memphis, Tenn. — Memphis Police Department officials have confirmed the arrest of a 45-year-old woman in connection to a fatal shooting at a local Church’s Chicken restaurant. The incident, which occurred on July 8, resulted in the death of 48-year-old Anitra West, an employee of the restaurant. The suspect, identified as Monica Williams, was apprehended … Read more
Memphis, Tennessee – A violent incident unfolded just before 9 PM on Thursday night near an industrial area along Nonconnah Boulevard, in close proximity to the airport. The Memphis police responded to the scene after discovering a woman who had been shot while driving. The woman and her boyfriend were both shot in the back … Read more
Memphis, Tennessee – Tragedy struck in northeast Memphis as a man lost his life in a shooting incident, with two individuals taken into custody by the authorities. The Memphis Police Department (MPD) responded to the scene on the 5200 block of Summer Avenue around 4:30 p.m. and discovered the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite … Read more
Memphis, Tennessee – A man was found guilty of murder and attempted murder in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Frayser in May of 2020. The incident resulted in the tragic death of an innocent bystander, as per police reports. The convicted individual was involved in a shooting that took place in Frayser … Read more
Memphis, Tennessee – A tragic shooting unfolded at a block party in the city of Memphis, leaving two individuals dead and six others injured. According to local authorities, the incident took place at an unpermitted gathering with a crowd of 200 to 300 people near Orange Mound Park. The Memphis Police Department reported that two … Read more