Man dead after shooting at Memphis grocery store
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police said a man was fatally shot at the Walker Home Grocery store in Southwest Memphis on Tuesday morning. At around 11:15 a.m., officers responded to a shooting at 315 W Mitchell. They said a male victim was located and pronounced deceased on the scene. MPD said before the shooting, the victim […]
MPD searches for suspect in nearly $10K bank scam
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis police are searching for a man who allegedly used several false IDs to withdraw nearly $10,000 from multiple banks on April 1. At 10:30 a.m., police responded to a false report at One Commerce Square Tower on South Main Street near Monroe Avenue. Officers were...
Parkway Village Teen Shot, Four Detained As Cops Probe Memphis Shooting
An 18-year-old was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a late-Monday shooting in Parkway Village that ended with four people detained and a possible getaway car located, according to Memphis police. Officers were first called to the 3200 block of Southbridge Street, but the wounded teen was ultimately...
7 U.S. Cities Where Safety Concerns Have Been Rising — What Recent Data Shows
This article references publicly available data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program and published analyses from the Council on Criminal Justice, which track changes in reported crime across major U.S. cities. Data reflects reported incidents and may vary by time period and location.
There’s A Beloved Local Bakery In Tennessee And It’s A Slice Of Homemade Heaven
Fresh butter, warm sugar, and the sweet scent of cake drifting through the air can stop anyone in their tracks. Tennessee has a bakery where that feeling greets you the moment you walk through the door. The display case sparkles with beautifully crafted cakes, delicate pastries, and comforting classics that...
Man struck by car overnight in Frayser
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was hit by a car late last night in the Frasyer area, Memphis Police confirm. Officers say they were called to the 3200 block of North Watkins Street at 11:34 p.m. regarding someone being hit by a vehicle. They say the driver remained on the scene. The man was then […]
Memphis Zoo welcomes new Sumatran tiger
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -The Memphis Zoo announced its new addition to the zoo family, Badar the Sumatran tiger. Tuesday morning, the zoo announced the arrival of Badar, a 7-year-old male Sumatran tiger. Badar was born on October 15, 2018, and most recently resided at the Oklahoma City Zoo, where he...
Endangered child alert issues for missing 15-year-old
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an endangered child alert on behalf of the Bartlett Police Department for a missing 15-year-old boy. According to TBI, Jaquar Butler was last seen on April 6 in the area of Stage Road and Bartlett Boulevard. He is 5'5" and 180 lbs, and...
Cordova Hilton Garden Inn Shooting Leaves Man Dead
A Sunday morning shooting at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cordova turned deadly, leaving a man dead and a woman fighting for her life as police locked down the busy hotel near Wolfchase Galleria. Officers were called to the property in the 7900 block of Ikea Way just after 11 a.m., where they found a man who was pronounced dead at the scene, and a woman...
Shooting victim found dead outside Southwest Memphis convenience store
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead Tuesday morning. Just after 11 a.m., several law enforcement agencies — including the Memphis Police Department and the Memphis Safe Task Force — responded to the Mitchell Tiger Mart convenience store on West Mitchell Road near Rochester Road for a shots fired call.
