East Memphis community demands change after shootout

MEMPHIS, TN – An East Memphis community is on edge following a violent confrontation at a Church Avenue convenience store. The late-night gunfight, which left one man critically injured, has residents demanding solutions to the persistent violence in their neighborhood. The altercation began when an armed individual attempted to rob customers at the store. A bystander bravely intervened, leading to an exchange of gunfire caught on surveillance video. The suspect fired multiple shots, causing damage …

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New Arrest Made: Fifth Suspect Charged in Connection with the Murder of Memphis Rapper Young Dolph

Memphis, Tenn. — Authorities have detained Shundale Barnett, 30, linking him to the 2021 murder of the Memphis-based rapper Young Dolph. Barnett faces charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and accessory after the fact, court documents indicate. Barnett’s apprehension marks the fifth arrest in the case surrounding the death of the rapper, born Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. Previous arrests include Hernandez Govan, Justin Johnson, Jemarcus Johnson, and Cornelius Smith. It is noted in court …

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U.S. Marshals Arrest Suspect in Memphis Motel Murder Case

Memphis, Tenn. – A 36-year-old man, Styrone Walker, has been arrested by U.S. Marshals in connection with a tragic stabbing incident that left a woman dead at a local motel. Walker was apprehended on January 24 in West Memphis, Arkansas, where he was found hiding in a residence on Jackson Heights Cove. The arrest stemmed from an intensive investigation following the discovery of Angelica Taylor’s body on January 2. Taylor was found deceased in a …

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Tragedy at Memphis Distribution Center: Beloved Father and Coach Fatally Stabbed Following Workplace Dispute

Memphis, Tenn. — A personal dispute between two coworkers at a local Kroger distribution center escalated into a fatal altercation, resulting in the death of a 35-year-old father of five, authorities confirmed Friday. The incident took place at approximately 9 a.m. on Thursday and has since sent shockwaves through the community, as the deceased, Jarcoby Hopson Sr., was widely regarded as a jovial figure deeply involved in coaching youth football. Tragically, the confrontation between Hopson …

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Fatal Dispute at Memphis Kroger Warehouse Ends in Tragedy After Co-Workers’ Argument Escalates

Memphis, Tenn. – A disturbing conflict at the Kroger Distribution Center in Memphis, Tennessee, escalated into violence early Thursday, resulting in the fatal stabbing of one employee by another, police and court documents state. Fifty-five-year-old Anderson Todd has been charged with second-degree murder following the altercation that led to the death of his coworker, Jacoby Hopson. Authorities received a distress call shortly before 9 a.m., dispatching officers to the scene in response to the violent …

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Memphis School District Tightens Safety After Violent “WWE Jump Festival” Attack Outside Middle School

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 13-year-old boy was hospitalized following an aggressive altercation outside Treadwell Middle School on Monday, which police say was fueled by threats that surfaced on social media after a basketball game. Authorities reported that the victim was attacked by a group of adolescents, ages 12 to 16, who referred to the incident as a “WWE WrestleMania Jump Festival,” involving punching, kicking, and stabbing. The assailants were identified as not being students of …

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Community Shaken as Israeli Locksmith Murdered in Memphis Ambush, Police Investigate Ties to Broader Concerns

Memphis, TN. – The Memphis community is grappling with the death of a young Israeli locksmith, Aviv Broek, who reportedly was ambushed and killed during what was believed to be a routine service call. The 21-year-old was found deceased next to his vehicle on Hernando Road last week, causing a ripple of fear through the local Jewish community amidst increasing concerns regarding international incidents involving Israelis. Upon arriving at the purported client’s location, Broek became …

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Tragic Day in Memphis: One Dead, Two Injured in Frayser Apartment Shooting; Police Seek Leads

Memphis, Tenn. — Tragedy struck the Greenbriar Apartments in Frayser on Thursday morning, as a shooting claimed the life of one man and left another man and a woman injured. Authorities were called to the scene on the 3100 block of Madewell Street at approximately 11:45 a.m., where they discovered one male victim deceased. The second male victim was swiftly transported to Regional One Hospital in critical condition. A female victim, who suffered a graze …

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Fatal Shooting Near Memphis McDonald’s Linked to Altercation, No Suspects Identified Yet

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A fatal shooting occurred Thursday evening near a local fast-food restaurant in the Castalia Heights area of Memphis, resulting in the death of a man, according to the Memphis Police Department. Authorities reported that the incident took place shortly before 7:30 p.m. on South Trezevant Street close to Chelsea Avenue. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered a man with gunshot wounds following what was described as an altercation. The details surrounding …

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Memphis Community Shaken as Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Teen Girl; Twin Sister Left Heartbroken

Memphis, Tenn. – Tragedy struck when a 16-year-old girl was killed by a gunshot in a Memphis apartment in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine. The incident, which occurred on September 13 on Deerskin Drive in the Mt. Pisgah area, led to the Memphis Police Department issuing an arrest warrant for a 17-year-old boy alleged to be the shooter. The victim, identified as Taliyah Nichols, was spending time with her twin sister Aliyah and three friends …

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