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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Woman arrested in deadly Tom Lee Park shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An 18-year-old woman has been arrested in the shooting death at a food festival in Tom Lee Park earlier this month. Latoriania Lindsey, 18, was charged with First-Degree Murder. ORIGINAL STORY: Teen fatally shot near Tom Lee Park, teen suspect on the run On April 13, officers say they responded to a shooting at Tom Lee Park around 6:40 p.m., where a male teen was found suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His family identified him as 17-year-old Anthony Smith. During the investigation, Latoriania Lindsey was developed as a suspect in the shooting. On April 29, officers say Lindsey was found and taken into custody. She is due in court on Thursday morning. The shooting occurred during the Foodees Food and Culture Festival at Tom Lee Park. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
Family honors teen killed in Tom Lee Park shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Family and friends honored a teen who was killed in a shooting at Tom Lee Park on Sunday. The shooting occurred during the Foodees Food and Culture Festival at Tom Lee Park. Anthony Smith, 17, was identified by his family as the person who was killed in the shooting. ORIGINAL STORY: Teen fatally shot near Tom Lee Park, teen suspect on the run Police released information that the suspect is believed to be a young person wearing all black and including a ski mask during the shooting. 'It's a lot of emotions. It's a lot of them, mixed, angry, hurt, sad just hurt,' said Great-Aunt, Shamena Alson. Family said Smith went to Hamilton High. Alston says what hurts more is she saw her nephew the day before the shooting, not knowing it would be their last time together. She says Smith was also known as 'cornbread' by his family, and when grieving, she could still feel the love for her great-nephew. 'Enough is enough,' Mayor Young responds to Tom Lee Park fatal shooting 'I didn't want to believe, I was scared, I prayed I didn't want to manifest death over him I was scared, I just didn't want to believe it,' said Alston. The family says those responsible took a teen who was good at basketball, and he loved his family and had his own plans for the future. 'The way they did him I mean like, that was a lot of hatred and it's sad it's that much evil in the world,' said Alston. 'My nephew didn't deserve it, he didn't I promise he didn't he was a great kid.' 'Now we know that a lot of people are afraid to call, some people are afraid it's not anonymous and that's why we are constantly saying to people we never know who you are. It truly is anonymous if you make a phone call or send us a text,' said David Wayne Brown, CEO of CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County. Police seek suspect in fatal shooting at Downtown Memphis park WREG counted many cameras near the crime scene, and there were hundreds of people in the area for the Foodees Food and Culture Festival at Tom Lee Park. 'It could be the smallest thing you saw, it could be color of clothing that someone was wearing and then that could be put together with something else and pretty soon detectives have enough to work on,' said Brown. If you have any information that could help police, call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Yahoo
Police seek suspect in fatal shooting at Downtown Memphis park
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police are still investigating and looking for the suspect involved in the fatal shooting at Tom Lee Park on Sunday. A teenager died on the scene inside the park, and Memphis Police have not released the age of the victim. Police released information that the suspect is believed to be a young person wearing all black and including a ski mask during the shooting. 1 in custody, 1 wanted in Tunica County, MS homicide 'Now we know that a lot of people are afraid to call, some people are afraid it's not anonymous and that's why we are constantly saying to people we never know who you are. It truly is anonymous if you make a phone call or send us a text,' said David Wayne Brown, CEO of CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County. WREG counted many cameras near the crime scene, and there were hundreds of people in the area for the Foodees Food and Culture Festival at Tom Lee Park. 'It could be the smallest thing you saw, it could be color of clothing that someone was wearing and then that could be put together with something else and pretty soon detectives have enough to work on,' said Brown. Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (901) 528-CASH. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
‘Enough is enough', Mayor Young releases statement Tom Lee Park fatal shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Mayor Paul Young released a statement about the fatal Sunday shooting at Tom Lee Park. Memphis Police say officers responded to a shots fired call at Riverside Drive and Beale Street at 6:46 p.m. on Sunday. Police say officers found a victim who had been shot. He was pronounced dead on the scene. ORIGINAL STORY: Teen fatally shot near Tom Lee Park, teen suspect on the run Mayor Paul Young released the following statement: This latest act of violence took place at Tom Lee Park – one of our city's crown jewels. Our riverfront is meant to be a place of joy, connection, and community. The reckless violence carried out during a community event shattered that purpose. My prayers are with the victim, the witnesses, and the families affected by this senseless act. It is important to note that without advising MPD, event organizers elected not to have security in place for Sunday's event. Thankfully, Memphis Police officers were staged just outside the event footprint and were able to respond within moments. Let me be clear: we will pursue prosecution of this crime – and all violent crimes – to the fullest extent of the law. Public spaces – especially our parks – should always feel welcoming, inviting, and safe. Taking steps to leave a life of violence should be met with peace and celebration. And playing in your yard should never be a dangerous endeavor. We are not giving in to chaos. We are not standing down. We will continue doing all the hard work necessary to make Memphis stronger and safer. And that means if you create mayhem in Memphis, we will find you and we will push for quick prosecution. We will win the war against violence in Memphis. This is a promise. 'I'll kill you': Man accused of firing shots at 2 sisters Memphis Police believe both the victim and suspect were teens between the ages of 15-18 years old. Riverside Drive had been closed on Sunday for the Foodees Food and Culture Festival at Tom Lee Park. A witness described the moments she heard gunshots. 'I was standing on the basketball court, just watching my children run around and play, and I immediately looked up, ran and yelled for my kids and the moment I had my kids, I looked up and saw there were two other officers running with their guns in their hands,' she said. The woman said she saw the victim lying in the road. Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (901) 528-CASH. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
Teen fatally shot on Riverside Drive, teen suspect on the run
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police say a teen is dead after a shooting downtown. Memphis Police say officers responded to a shots fired call at Riverside Drive and Beale Street at 6:46 p.m. on Sunday. Police say officers found a victim who had been shot. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Memphis Police believe both the victim and suspect were teens between the ages of 15-18 years old. Riverside Drive had been closed on Sunday for the Foodees Food and Culture Festival at Tom Lee Park. Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (901) 528-CASH. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
