Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

A federal agent with the Memphis Safe Task Force shot and killed a person at a hotel in Memphis, as reported by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. This incident marks the second killing by the task force in a week.

A member of the Memphis Safe Task Force fatally shot a person during a drug warrant execution in Memphis, marking the second such incident in four days. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is probing the shooting, which occurred after agents knocked down a hotel room door. The task force, established by President Donald Trump to deploy federal agents and National Guard troops in Democratic-run cities, has also been linked to a prior fatal shooting.

A member of a federal crime-fighting task force in Memphis shot and killed a person during a drug warrant operation, marking the second fatal shooting by a task force member in four days. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is examining both incidents, which occurred during separate operations involving DEA agents and National Guard troops.

A man was killed during a DEA warrant operation at a Memphis hotel. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the fatal officer-involved shooting.

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.

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.

A fire at the historic Somerville Elementary School in Fayette County on July 4, 2026, raised concerns about asbestos exposure due to the building's age and potential asbestos-containing materials. Authorities are monitoring and dousing the site to contain fibers, while investigations into the fire's cause continue.

A Nashville grandfather is demanding video evidence after his 20-year-old grandson was shot and killed by Tennessee National Guard soldiers during a crime-fighting patrol in Memphis. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident, which occurred when Memphis police pursued Tyrin Johnson after he allegedly fired shots, with National Guard soldiers joining the chase and escalating the encounter. The family seeks transparency and plans to consult an attorney as they await further details.

Darius Chappell died in custody at the Montgomery County Jail after a police encounter involving a taser, hair pulling, and a police dog bite. Authorities stated he received routine medical care, but the official cause of death remains unreleased. Investigations by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office are ongoing, with calls for transparency from community leaders.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fire at the former Somerville Elementary School in Fayette County. Fire crews from Somerville and Fayette County responded to the incident on Sunday, with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and the school has been closed since 2014.

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.

Tyrin Johnson, a 20-year-old described by Memphis lawmakers as a student and young father, was fatally shot by two Tennessee National Guard soldiers during a foot chase in Memphis, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The National Guard was part of a task force established by an executive order from President Donald Trump to address crime in the city, and the incident is under independent investigation.

Darius Chappell was arrested in Clarksville, Tennessee, after fleeing deputies and resisting arrest, leading to a K-9 bite during his detention. He was booked into Montgomery County Jail and later found unresponsive in his cell, prompting an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Three individuals were arrested in Middle Tennessee following a drug investigation that resulted in the seizure of 68 kilograms of cocaine, 36 firearms, body armor, and cash. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, alongside federal and local agencies, conducted the operation, charging Perry White, Jesus Garza, and Antonio Diaz with conspiracy to distribute cocaine.

Two Tennessee National Guard members assigned to a federal crime-fighting patrol in Memphis fatally shot a 20-year-old man during a pursuit after he turned toward them with a gun. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is examining the circumstances, and the incident involves a task force established by President Donald Trump to address crime in Democrat-led cities.

Darius Chappell, a 34-year-old man, died in custody at Montgomery County Jail after being arrested by deputies and a Clarksville police officer with a K-9 dog. A bystander video shows officers restraining him as the dog bit him, and his family claims he was denied medical attention. The NAACP and residents are demanding a federal investigation, while local authorities and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are examining the use of force and his death.

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.

Two National Guard soldiers shot and killed a 20-year-old man during a foot chase in Memphis, prompting an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI).

Two National Guardsmen shot and killed a gunman during a foot chase in Memphis. Police were responding to a shots-fired call around 4 a.m. when the soldiers assisted, according to the Tennessee Bureau of 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.

Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a 20-year-old man during a pursuit in Memphis after he turned toward them with a gun. The incident occurred as part of a federal crime-fighting deployment in the city, which has faced high violent crime rates. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is examining the circumstances, and local leaders have expressed mixed reactions to the federal troop presence.

Two Tennessee National Guard members assigned to a federal crime-fighting patrol in Memphis fatally shot 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson during a pursuit after he turned toward them with a gun. The deployment, part of a Trump administration initiative in several cities, faces local opposition, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is examining the incident.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of Darius Chappell, a 44-year-old man who died four days after being bitten by a Clarksville Police Department K-9 during an arrest. The Tennessee NAACP criticized the use of force and treatment during the arrest and in custody, calling for community action to demand justice.

Darius Chappell was arrested by Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies and later died in custody at Vanderbilt's Clarksville location. A video of his arrest involving a Clarksville Police K-9 sparked public concern over use of force, prompting investigations by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the police department's internal review. The Clarksville Montgomery County NAACP is seeking transparency on the cause of death and accountability.

A man was shot and killed by police during an hours-long standoff on Interstate 40 in Jackson, Tennessee, following a suspected child abduction. The suspect's vehicle was stopped near Exit 87, and the child was released unharmed before the incident escalated when the suspect brandished a weapon.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is examining the death of a Montgomery County Jail inmate following a Clarksville police K-9 use-of-force incident. The events are connected but the article does not specify the nature of the relationship between the two cases.

Darrius Chappell, 44, died in custody at the Montgomery County Jail on July 3, days after being arrested and bitten by a Clarksville Police Department K-9 during a June 30 incident. His family demands answers over the use of force and treatment during detention, as multiple agencies investigate the circumstances of his death linked to a domestic violence warrant.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting on Interstate 40 in Madison County following a standoff involving a black Honda. A suspect fled after chemical agents were deployed, leading to gunfire, while a witness reported heavy law enforcement presence during the incident.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting on Interstate 40 in Jackson, Tennessee, following an hours-long standoff that forced closure of the interstate. A child was released from a vehicle during the standoff, and a suspect exited the vehicle before the shooting occurred. Eastbound traffic has reopened, but westbound remains closed.

Darius Chappell, 34, died in custody at the Montgomery County Jail after being bitten by a Clarksville police K-9 during his arrest. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now overseeing the case following a preliminary inquiry by the sheriff’s office, which also placed a CPD officer on administrative leave.

Darius Chappell died in custody after being arrested during a June 29 police encounter in Clarksville, Tennessee, where a K-9 was used. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is overseeing the case, and the involved officer is on administrative leave pending an internal investigation.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of Darrius Chappell in the Montgomery County Jail following his arrest by Clarksville police, which involved a K-9 unit and led to an officer being placed on leave. Multiple agencies are examining the circumstances of his arrest and subsequent death in custody.

Darrius Chappel died in custody at the Montgomery County Jail after being bitten by a Clarksville police K-9 during his arrest. The Clarksville Police Department and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are conducting use-of-force investigations, with the involved officer placed on administrative leave.

A Tennessee mother, Jessica Quarles, has been charged with the murders of her 1-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter, who were found dead from gunshot wounds in their home. Quarles was discovered with stab wounds and hospitalized, but investigations allege she caused the children's deaths. She faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder and child abuse, and is held in Obion County jail without bond.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation warns about a surge in financially motivated sextortion targeting children and teens, citing over 50,000 cases reported in 2025. TBI officials highlight challenges in detecting these crimes due to private messaging and encrypted apps, urging parents to educate children on reporting threats immediately.

A mother and daughter were murdered in a Macon County shooting, with a man found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the probe, and the family, described as Honduran, had recently moved from Massachusetts. Neighbors noted the family was known for helping others and had multiple children present during the incident.

Two women, identified as a mother and adult daughter, were found dead in a Macon County home after a shooting. A man with a self-inflicted gunshot wound was airlifted to a hospital, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is handling the case. A neighbor reported four children, a baby, and the daughter’s husband were present but rescued.

Two women were found dead, and a man was seriously injured in a shooting at a home in Macon County, Tennessee. The man, who sustained a gunshot wound to the head, was airlifted to a trauma center and is believed to have self-inflicted the injury. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has taken over the ongoing investigation.