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local14 days ago•13 min saved

Photo Emerges After National Guard Fatally Shoots Man in Downtown Memphis Pursuit

An armed man identified as Tyrin Johnson was fatally shot by Tennessee National Guard soldiers during a predawn pursuit in downtown Memphis near Ida B. Wells Avenue just before 4 a.m. Police had responded to shots fired and encountered several people fleeing; Johnson allegedly turned toward guardsmen who then opened fire. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the state probe at the request of the Shelby County DA to determine whether the shooting was legally justified, and no officers or guardsmen were injured.

via FOX13 Memphis|

#investigation #local #memphis

missing-person-search2 years ago•4 min saved

Officials Provide Updates on Search for Missing Autistic Teen Sebastian Rogers

Officials in Sumner County, Tennessee, continue to search for 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers, who has been missing for over a month. Despite covering tens of thousands of miles and following numerous leads, there have been no signs of Sebastian. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has received 314 tips and is still working around the clock on the case. The search has involved multiple agencies and volunteers, with the community urged to remain vigilant and share any relevant information. Sebastian was last seen on February 26 and an AMBER Alert was issued the next day. If you have any information about Sebastian's whereabouts, please contact the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office at (615) 451-3838 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

via WKRN News 2|

#amber-alert #missing-person-search #missing-teen

crime-and-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"7-Year-Old Iris Crum Found Safe, Mother in Custody After Amber Alert"

Seven-year-old Iris Crum, who had been missing from Rutherford County, was found safe in Texas with her non-custodial mother and her mother's husband. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation had issued an endangered child alert, which was later upgraded to an Amber Alert. The mother has been taken into custody on charges of felony child abduction, while her husband faces charges of felony aggravated kidnapping. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office expressed gratitude to all involved in locating Iris, and she has been reunited with her father.

via News Channel 5 Nashville|

#amber-alert #crime-and-safety #custodial-interference

missing-persons2 years ago•1 min saved

Search Continues for Missing Teen Sebastian Rogers in Kentucky Landfill

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an endangered child alert for 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers, prompting the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office to search a landfill in Kentucky where trash from the teenager's neighborhood was disposed. Officials stated that the search is a precautionary measure to eliminate possible options and questions, and there is no specific information indicating evidence related to the search for Sebastian may be found there.

via News Channel 5 Nashville|

#endangered-child-alert #landfill-search #missing-persons

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

Manhunt in Tennessee after deputy killed and another injured

A Blue Alert has been issued by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for 42-year-old Kenneth Wayne DeHart, who is wanted for killing one officer and injuring another in Blount County, Tennessee. He was last seen in the 4900 block of Sevierville Road in Maryville and is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to call 1-800-TBI-FIND.

via WTVC|

#blount-county #blue-alert #crime

crime-and-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

"Police Fatally Shoot Suspect in Abduction of Missing 11-Year-Old"

An endangered eleven-year-old child from Knox County, Tennessee, was found safe at the Tennessee-Georgia line in the custody of Edward Ahrens, 38, who was later killed in an officer-involved shooting after not complying with law enforcement's demands and attempting to run over detectives. The child, previously on the TBI endangered list, was found alive and is now safe, with the investigation being led by the TBI and the involved detectives placed on administrative leave with pay.

via WVLT|

#crime-and-safety #endangered-child #juvenile-detectives

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Shooting in Knox County Leaves 1 Dead, Officer Seriously Injured

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fatal shooting involving deputies from Knox County. Responding to a domestic call, deputies encountered an armed individual, and shots were fired by both the individual and at least one deputy. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene, while one officer was seriously injured and taken to the hospital. The TBI will determine what led to the escalation and the events leading up to the shooting.

via WATE 6 On Your Side|

#crime #domestic-call #knox-county

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Shooting Leaves Deputy In Critical Condition, Investigation Underway

A Knox County Sheriff's Deputy was shot and seriously wounded while responding to a domestic call in Knoxville, Tennessee. The incident escalated, resulting in shots being fired by both the armed individual and the deputy. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene, and the injured deputy was transported to a hospital with severe injuries. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will lead the investigation into the shooting.

via WVLT|

#crime #deputy #domestic-call

crime2 years ago•5 min saved

Grammy Winner's Fatal Shooting: Investigation Reveals Armed Officer Held Hostage

Newly released investigative files reveal that an armed Tennessee Bureau of Investigation officer was present in the home of Grammy-winning sound engineer Mark Capps when he began threatening his family with guns. The officer, who was the boyfriend of Capps' stepdaughter, attempted to de-escalate the situation and eventually left the house. Capps, who was depressed and suicidal, had reached out to several people prior to the incident. Despite efforts to calm him down, police later shot and killed Capps when he pointed a gun at them during an arrest attempt. The investigation did not address why a SWAT team was used in the operation.

via The Associated Press|

#crime #hostage-situation #mental-health

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

TBI Probes Death of Man in MPD Custody

A suspect died in the custody of the Memphis Police Department (MPD) after being apprehended following a foot chase. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has taken over the case at the request of the Shelby County District Attorney. The suspect had been reported rummaging through property before being located by officers. MPD stated that the suspect resisted being handcuffed and appeared exhausted, prompting them to call an ambulance. The suspect was pronounced dead at the hospital. The officers involved will be relieved of duty pending the completion of the investigation.

via Action News 5|

#crime #custody-death #investigation

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Armed Man Charged After Attempting to Enter Memphis School

Joel Alejandro Bowman, the armed man who was shot by a Memphis police officer after attempting to enter a Hebrew school, has been charged with multiple offenses, including carrying weapons on school property, reckless endangerment, attempted second-degree murder, possessing a firearm during a dangerous felony, and assault against a first responder. The motive behind the incident has not been disclosed, and it remains unclear if the attempted murder charge is related to the school incident or the subsequent police encounter. Bowman is currently hospitalized, and it is unknown if he has legal representation. The school expressed shock and gratitude for their security measures and the response of the Memphis police.

via NBC News|

#attempted-murder #crime #memphis

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

"Franklin Police Shoot at Cool Springs Apartment Complex"

A Franklin Police Department officer was involved in a shooting at a Cool Springs apartment complex in Tennessee. The incident occurred after a woman called the police about her ex-boyfriend, who had threatened to die by suicide during a FaceTime conversation. When officers arrived, the man exited his apartment with a handgun, prompting the officer to shoot. The man was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and his condition is unknown. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will investigate the shooting, which is the third police shooting in the state in the last four days.

via News Channel 5 Nashville|

#cool-springs-apartment-complex #crime #franklin-police-department

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

"Lebanon Police Release Bodycam Footage of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting"

Lebanon Police have released bodycam footage of an officer-involved shooting where a man was shot by officers as he fatally shot a woman during a dispute between neighbors. The suspect refused to obey commands, pulled out a gun, and began shooting at the woman before officers returned fire. The suspect was airlifted to a hospital, while the woman was killed. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will continue to investigate the incident. Viewer discretion is advised due to graphic content in the video.

via WSMV 4|

#bodycam-video #crime #fatal-shooting

crime3 years ago•0 min saved

Shelby County deputy fatally shoots person during traffic stop.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a suspect was shot and killed by a Shelby County Sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop in Raleigh. The suspect injured the deputy before being shot and both were taken to the hospital in critical condition. No further information has been released at this time.

via WREG NewsChannel 3|

#crime #investigation #shelby-county-sheriffs-office

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

Police search for missing Memphis girl with feeding tube.

Memphis Police and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are searching for a 4-year-old girl with a feeding tube who was reported missing from her home on June 15, 2023. Sequoia Samuels was last seen on a camera in the 200 block of Caldwell Avenue around 3:06 a.m. that morning. The police have issued an Endangered Child Alert for her and are conducting a search with helicopters, bloodhounds, investigators, and the Shelby County Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue team. The police have asked the public to look in their backyards and around their homes and to call either the Memphis Police Department or the TBI if they have any information.

via FOX13 Memphis|

#crime #endangered-child-alert #feeding-tube