Steve Mulroy

A DEA agent assigned to the Memphis Safe Task Force fatally shot 41-year-old Darrin Pigram inside a Burger King kitchen while serving an arrest warrant. Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy announced he would not pursue charges against the agent, releasing surveillance videos that do not show Pigram reaching for a gun or the agent firing shots. This incident is part of four fatal shootings by the task force within two months, all involving Black victims.

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy declined to prosecute a federal agent's fatal shooting of Darrin Pigram during a warrant service at a Burger King by the Memphis Safe Task Force. The DA's office concluded the use of deadly force was legally justified, while Pigram's family and attorney disputed the decision, citing conflicting video evidence. This incident is one of four fatal shootings by the Memphis Safe Task Force this year.

A Memphis restaurant owner denied service to National Guard members part of the Memphis Safe Task Force, citing legal rights under state and federal law. The owner, Miles Tamboli, claims the National Guard's presence has negatively impacted the city and faces both community backlash and support. The decision follows similar actions by other local businesses.

TBI agents are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting in Memphis where a DEA agent killed a man during an arrest warrant attempt. The incident occurred at a hotel in the 6500 block of Poplar, and no law enforcement officers were injured. The 30th Judicial District Attorney General requested the independent investigation.

National Guard troops fatally shot 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson in Memphis after he was seen armed with a handgun and fled from law enforcement. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is examining the incident, which occurred during a federal task force deployment aimed at reducing crime. Legal challenges to the deployment by Democratic officials were partially resolved in favor of continuation.

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy is challenging two Tennessee laws in court, claiming they target his office and violate the state Constitution. The laws require his office to report on cases from the Memphis Safe Task Force and allow the state attorney general to audit his decisions. The case is being heard by a three-judge panel.

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy filed a lawsuit against the state of Tennessee to block two laws that require his office to report on federal task force cases and allow the attorney general to review internal files and appoint a temporary prosecutor. Mulroy claims the laws violate the state Constitution and principles of prosecutorial independence by micromanaging his office and targeting Shelby County for disparate treatment.