18-05-2025
FBI Director calls Memphis ‘homicide capital of the USA'
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — During a press conference on Sunday, the Director of the FBI called Memphis the 'Homicide Capital of [the] USA.'
'I didn't know this until my confirmation process, but Memphis, Tennessee, is the homicide capital of America per capita – didn't know that, we have a problem there,' Kash Patel told Fox News. 'We're now addressing it. We're rolling out one of our task forces to Tennessee.'
Senator Brent Taylor responded to Patel's claims on social media and said that he's happy to see Patel and the FBI take Memphis' crime surge seriously.
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'With unwavering resolve, I'm fighting to #MakeMemphisMatter, showcasing our city's potential to my Senate colleagues. Despite sometimes being the only voice willing to fight to save our community, FBI Director Kash Patel's focus on Memphis crime fuels our hope. With the Trump Administration's support, we're poised to tackle crime head-on, proving Memphis is a vibrant community worthy of investment and a brighter future.'
At this time, there is no word on when task forces are supposed to be coming to Memphis.
WREG is attempting to reach out to Senator Taylor and has not heard back yet.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
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