Memphis Police Department

The family of Tyrin Johnson, a 20-year-old man shot and killed by the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis, is demanding the release of video footage to verify law enforcement's account of the incident. Memphis police stated the National Guard members, part of a crime-fighting patrol, shot Tyrin after he allegedly turned toward them with a gun while fleeing. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the case, and local Democrats and advocacy groups are calling for transparency and an end to the federal task force's presence.

The family of Tyrin Johnson, a man shot and killed by the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis, is demanding the release of video footage to verify police claims that he was armed. Memphis police stated the National Guard members were responding to gunfire, while the family disputes the narrative. Tennessee Senate Democrats and local officials are calling for a transparent investigation and immediate release of evidence.

The grandfather of Tyrin Johnson, a man shot and killed by the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis, is demanding the release of video footage to verify the police account that his grandson turned toward guard members with a gun. Memphis police stated the National Guard was responding to gunfire reports, while the family disputes the narrative, asserting deadly force was unnecessary. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the case, and local Democrats have called for transparency and the release of any available video.

The family of Tyrin Johnson, a man shot and killed by the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis, demands the release of video footage to challenge the police account of the incident. Memphis police claim the National Guard members, part of a federal crime-fighting initiative, fired after Johnson allegedly turned toward them with a gun. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the case, and local Democrats are calling for transparency in the investigation.

Two National Guard members assigned to the Memphis Safe Task Force fatally shot 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson during a pursuit in Memphis. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is examining the circumstances of the shooting, which occurred after Johnson turned toward the soldiers with a weapon. Federal troops have patrolled Memphis since October 2025 under a Trump administration initiative, despite objections from local officials.

A tow truck driver accused of beating a vehicle owner with a metal pipe during a repossession in Memphis, Tennessee, has been charged with attempted second-degree murder. The victim sustained serious injuries, including two neck fractures and a head wound requiring stitches, and lost consciousness during the attack.

A tow truck driver, Taylor Douget, is accused of beating a vehicle owner with a metal pipe during a repossession in Memphis, causing severe injuries including neck fractures and a head gash. Douget, who worked for Memphis Towing and Recovery, was charged with attempted second-degree murder after the incident.

A child was critically injured in an ATV crash in Memphis, leading to a police investigation. The incident occurred at Central Avenue and Glen Roger’s Sr. Street, with the child transported to the hospital in critical condition.

A man potentially linked to an attempted armed robbery at a Lebanon jewelry store was arrested in Memphis. Anthony Tilghman, 44, was taken into custody after a traffic stop pursuit and faces charges including attempted armed robbery, four counts of aggravated assault, and unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.

Sergeant April Moseley of the Memphis Police Department was named 'Hometown Hero' by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee. The award recognizes her commitment to ideals like liberty, service, and civic responsibility, presented by U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant on May 21, 2026.

Memphis police discovered the remains of three children in a wooded area, believed to have been there for several years. The remains did not match local missing persons reports, and the children are estimated to have been between three and seven years old.

A dog-walker in Memphis, Tennessee, discovered the remains of three children near a church and elementary school, prompting an ongoing investigation. Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn Davis described the case as 'disturbing,' with authorities working to identify the children and determine the circumstances of their deaths.

Memphis experienced a 40% drop in violent crime in 2026 compared to 2025, attributed to the Memphis Safe Task Force—a coalition of law enforcement agencies and the Tennessee National Guard established under President Trump. Experts highlight the collaboration between state, local, and federal authorities as a 'blueprint for other cities,' with over 7,400 arrests and 1,219 illegal weapons seized since the task force's formation.

The remains of three children were discovered in a Memphis wooded area, which police believe had been there for several years before the discovery. Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn 'CJ' Davis announced the findings.

Human remains belonging to multiple young children were discovered in Memphis, with the investigation beginning on March 8 after a reported skull near a wooded area in Hickory Hill. Police confirmed the remains were found in southeast Memphis.

Patric J. Ferguson, a former Memphis Police Department officer, was sentenced to 38 years in prison for civil rights violations, firearms offenses, kidnapping, and obstruction charges related to a fatal shooting. The conviction addresses serious misconduct by a law enforcement officer.