Memphis Police
Coverage of Memphis Police in the Nexus archive.
- 5-year-old killed in Hickory Hill shooting; 1 person detained then released
A five-year-old boy was killed in a shooting in Memphis' Hickory Hill neighborhood, and a man was detained before being released without charges. Memphis Police are investigating the incident and have urged the public to contact CrimeStoppers with information.
- Toddler found dead after being taken from home by father without permission, police say
A 3-year-old toddler, Joseph Martinez, was found dead after his father took him from their home in Memphis without permission. The father was taken into custody, and police are investigating the circumstances of the child’s death, though no charges have been filed yet.
- Toddler found dead after being taken from home by father without permission, police say
A 3-year-old toddler, Joseph Martinez, was found dead in Memphis, Tennessee, after his biological father took him from their home without permission. The father was taken into custody, but no criminal charges have been filed, and the cause of death remains unconfirmed.
- Bond set for mother accused of shooting man found under daughter’s bed
Kendra Scott, 36, is accused of shooting a man to death after finding him under her daughter’s bed in Memphis. She was charged with first-degree murder and employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. A $100,000 bond was set, with her next court hearing scheduled for August 3.
- Bond set for mother accused of shooting man found under daughter’s bed
Kendra Scott, 36, was arrested in Memphis after shooting a man found under her daughter’s bed. She is charged with first-degree murder and using a firearm during a dangerous felony, with a $100,000 bond set for her release.
- National Guard soldiers on patrol with Memphis police fatally shoot armed man, officials say
Tennessee National Guard soldiers deployed to Memphis as part of President Trump's anti-crime crackdown fatally shot an armed man while responding to reports of gunfire. Authorities confirmed the incident occurred on Sunday.
- National Guard troops fatally shoot a man in downtown Memphis
National Guard troops fatally shot a man armed with a handgun in downtown Memphis on July 5. Memphis police reported the incident, and state investigators will handle the case.