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Yahoo
23-04-2025
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2 killed, 1 critically injured in domestic violence shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Developing tonight, Memphis Police are searching for a suspect in a deadly domestic violence shooting. The deadly shooting unfolded in a Frayser neighborhood on Tuesday night. Memphis Police said three people were shot in the 1700 block of Cleoford Avenue. Sadly, two victims died and another is in critical condition. At a Memphis City Council meeting in March, Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis mentioned an uptick in domestic violence cases. 'Of course we see more cases of domestic violence than we care to see and we're really thinking hard about how do we work with our partners in reducing domestic violence cases in the city,' Davis said. Multiple shootings reported across Memphis overnight So far this year, there have been 597 reports of aggravated assaults involving domestic violence. In 2024, there were 646 reports of those incidents. The Family Safety Center served as a resource for domestic violence victims. However, its abrupt closure has created a gap within the Memphis community. 'This can be a very confusing time for victims, not knowing where to go, not knowing you know, who to call, not knowing what agency to reach out to,' Gwen Turner said. 'So, I must say that it is a full-team effort that's going forth.' Turner, the Shelter Coordinator for the YWCA of Greater Memphis, said the organization is working with others to fulfill the needs of domestic violence victims. For instance, orders of protection are now being handled by the Shelby County Crime Victims and Rape Crisis Center. No charges for pregnant woman who shot husband dead in attack Turner told WREG that legal assistance and a safety plan are usually the resources domestic violence victims need the most. 'Everybody needs a safety plan because sometimes you have to remain safe in the situation you're in until you can get to a point where you can get [out] and possibly come to a safe place like this,' Turner said. She also said it's important for people to be aware of the signs of domestic violence. As Memphis Police piece together Tuesday's deadly shooting, they're working closely with the YWCA and other organizations to protect victims and hold abusers accountable. In January, Memphis Police launched its joint 'Domestic Violence Prolific Offender Initiative.' Its Fugitive Unit has arrested 105 domestic violence suspects this year, while its Domestic Violence Unit has made 953 arrests. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Politics
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Memphis police reform activist arrested for disorderly conduct
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A city of Memphis police reform task force member was arrested on Wednesday for disorderly conduct, according to Shelby County jail records. Amber Sherman, a vocal and passionate community activist who is widely known in the Memphis area, was also charged with obstructing a highway or passageway. Details surrounding her arrest are limited, but we are working to gather more information. Sherman is a member of a new city police reform task force established in response to a December 2024 report from the Department of Justice citing excessive force, discrimination, and violations of the U.S. Constitution by the Memphis Police Department. Memphis Police violated Constitution, DOJ investigation finds Sherman posted a video on her Facebook account on Wednesday of police officers outside a home, claiming they were threatening to arrest her for 'speaking.' Activists rally for police reform in Memphis She questioned Memphis Mayor Paul Young and called out MPD Chief CJ Davis in the post. 'Paul Young, is this the type of leadership CJ Davis provides? Threatening citizens for being outside because they don't like what we're saying? Isn't that my First Amendment right?' said Sherman. The activist also stated that MPD told her she would be arrested for 'making a scene,' and questioned what law she could have been breaking. Activist reacts to mayor's reappointment of Chief Davis WREG spoke with Sherman in January 2024 after CJ Davis was reappointed by Mayor Young as Chief of Police at the MPD. She expressed her disapproval of the mayor's decision, saying 'At what point are we going to hold her accountable?' She has also been known as a local voice for police reform in the fight for justice following the death of Tyre Nichols in 2023, drawing attention to the issues she says plague the city and police department. Sherman was released without bond on Thursday morning. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
