Police in Memphis, Tennessee responded to a call of a gunman firing outside a Hebrew school on Monday, and were able to track the suspect to a nearby town where they conducted a traffic stop. During the stop, the suspect was shot by an officer and is currently in critical condition. No other injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing.
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Former LSU basketball player Danielle Ballard tragically died after being struck by a vehicle in Memphis, Tennessee. She was a two-time All-SEC selection and two-time All-Defensive team selection for the Lady Tigers and was remembered by the university as a “standout basketball player” and a “big part of the women’s basketball family.” The Memphis Police Department is still investigating the incident.
Cleotha Abston of Memphis, Tennessee has been charged with first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping after snatching Eliza Fletcher from a street near the University of Memphis. Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy has filed notice with the court that prosecutors will seek the death penalty if Abston is convicted. The trial is set to begin on November 18th, and the prosecution is determined to seek justice for Fletcher and her family.
The family of Tyre Nichols has released a statement acknowledging the results of the medical examiner’s report, which confirms that he died from blunt force trauma. The attorneys representing the family are now calling for justice and accountability for the officers involved in the incident, and are demanding that the police department implement reforms to ensure similar incidents do not occur in the future. The Shelby County District Attorney’s office has yet to announce any charges in the case.
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy announced Tuesday that former Memphis police officer Preston Hemphill, who used a stun gun on Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop that preceded his fatal beating by other officers, will not face criminal charges. An internal investigation found that Hemphill violated multiple department policies, and the District Attorney's office is continuing to investigate the other officers involved in the incident.
A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Memphis and five police officers, accusing them of causing the death of Tyre Nichols. The suit alleges that the Memphis Police Department allowed the Scorpion unit to operate unchecked, using "extreme intimidation, humiliation, and violence" against its targets. It also accuses Police Director Cerelyn “CJ” Davis of creating the Scorpion unit and being aware of its aggressive tactics, but failing to take action. The family of Tyre Nichols is seeking damages for his death, as well as punitive damages against the officers and the City of Memphis.
Memphis-Area Officials to Decide Fate of Expelled Black Lawmakers Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones
Memphis-Area Officials to Decide Fate of Expelled Black Lawmakers Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones
Memphis-area officials are set to meet on Wednesday to decide whether to reinstate Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones, two Black Democrats who were expelled from the Tennessee Legislature last Thursday. The expulsion drew national attention to the state's racial and political dynamics, and on Monday the Nashville Metro Council unanimously voted to return Jones in a 36–0 vote. The decision to reinstate Pearson and Jones is seen as a major victory for the Democratic party and a sign of progress in the fight for racial justice.
Nashville Metro Council has voted to reappoint Tennessee Democratic Rep. Justin Jones to the state House, following his expulsion from the House last Thursday for participating in a peaceful gun protest. Supporters of Jones gathered to show their support, and the vote is a sign of solidarity with the young, Black men who were silenced for speaking out against gun violence.