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Business owner shot to death in Frayser identified
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man shot and killed Saturday in Frayser has been identified as the owner of a business near where the deadly shooting took place. Khalid Al Ghazali owned Royal Bee Beauty Supply on North Watkins, a retail beauty store specializing in hair, wigs and cosmetic essentials, a spokesperson for Al Ghazali's family told FOX13.
Video shows 4 people walking through neighborhood firing rifles
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis police shared a video hoping to identify four people accused in a shooting. The video was captured on April 21 just before 4:30 p.m. on Ridgemont Avenue in the Raleigh area. The four masked people exit a vehicle and run through the neighborhood, firing shots.
Violent night: At least five people shot since sundown Wednesday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Despite a new report from the Memphis-Shelby Crime Commission showing a decrease in crime, Memphis Police are investigating at least 112 homicides at 116 days into the year. At least five people were shot after sunset Wednesday. Police reponded to three shootings in a span of three hours. There was little sign […]
Man kidnaps woman, keeps her in dog kennel, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a man they say kidnapped a woman and held her captive in a dog kennel. On April 24, officers received a call about a woman being treated at Baptist East Hospital. Officers were informed by the woman that she...
Man allegedly shot in the head by his cousin at South Memphis store
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is in critical condition after being shot in the head by his cousin, according to Memphis Police. Wednesday night, officers responded to an aggravated assault at McLemore Food Mart in the Glenview area. The victim stated he was at the intersection of McLemore Avenue and Rayner Street when he approached […]
Deadly mass shooting: Orange Mound residents dispute claim nobody called police until shots were fired
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - There are new questions about when Memphis police were called to Saturday’s shooting in Orange Mound that left two people dead and seven others hurt. Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner said he was told by Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis that no one called the police until after the shots were fired.
Chainsaw shoplifters wanted in other thefts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Millington police say a pair caught on camera stealing a half-dozen chainsaws from a Lowes last month are responsible for numerous thefts throughout Shelby County. In the Facebook video, the suspects are seen ripping the Husquarna Chainsaws from a display area at Lowes along Highway 51. The suspects left the store in […]
Driver charged after men hang out of windows with guns: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is accused of recklessly driving a stolen car while multiple others hung out of the windows holding handguns. Johnathan Martin, 30, is charged with Driving While License Revoked, Evading Arrest in Auto, Evading Arrest, two counts of Disregarding Stop Sign, Theft of Property $10,000-$60,000, Reckless Endangerment with a Deadly Weapon, […]
New Buc-ee’s to be built outside of Memphis
GALLAWAY, Tenn. (WTVA) — The immensely popular convenience store chain Buc-ee’s is building a new store outside of Memphis. Tennessee Sen. Page Walley said the store will be on Interstate 40 in Gallaway, which is approximately 25 miles northeast of Memphis. The chain is famous for its in-store...
Trash fire leads police to Nutbush chop shop bust
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested after police say they caught him working on a stolen vehicle at a chop shop in Nutbush. Hugo Alexander Miranda Aviles, 26, is charged with violating chop shop law, theft of property $10,000-$60,000, theft of property $2,500-$10,000, and vandalism $2,500 -$10,000. On April 24, officers responded to the […]
Man brings 2 guns, 3 bags of weed onto high school campus, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a man they say brought loaded weapons and drugs onto a high school campus. Around April 23, an officer patrolled the Melrose High School parking lot. The officer noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from a car in...
Pair accused of robbing DoorDash driver for Chick-fil-A
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two men are accused of robbing a DoorDash driver at gunpoint for his Chick-fil-A order. Devon Shead, 28, and Antonio Walker, 27, were both booked in the Shelby County Jail Thursday on a charge of aggravated robbery. According to police, the DoorDash driver was held up Wednesday night outside a residence in […]
The unsung hero of Springfest
When Kristi Faulkner first came to work for Southaven in 2002, she had no idea that one day she would be the person in charge of putting together the city’s popular Springfest event. Her first Springfest was in 2005 and she admits she was scared to death. She had...
Man threatens Wingstop cashier with gun over order taking too long, MPD says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man is wanted after he threatened a Wingstop cashier with a gun during an encounter early Wednesday afternoon, police said. Memphis Police (MPD) said he became "irate" after his order took too long to make. The encounter happened at 4697 Poplar Avenue, the location of the...
City of Southaven celebrates 44 years by hosting Springfest 2024
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - The City of Southaven is celebrating 44 Years. The city is hosting Springfest 2024 from Tuesday to Saturday at Snowden Grove Park. The festival will hold a barbecue cooking contest, carnival rides, games, and a concert from Hozier. They will host “Wristband Night” on Tuesday, Wednesday,...
Four gunmen shoot up homes, cars in Memphis neighborhood
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Shocking surveillance footage shows a group of armed men opening fire in the front yard of a home in Raleigh Sunday afternoon. Memphis police are looking for the people responsible. A witness told FOX13 she was in her car just feet away when the shooting happened. Investigators...
Woman’s car stolen twice, sold by police at auction
Memphis, Tenn. — A woman who had her car stolen twice in just months says she feels victimized again after learning police sold her vehicle at auction. Samantha McCray said the gray 2010 Nissan Maxima was taken from outside her home near Tchulahoma and Shelby Drive last fall but recovered after someone sold it on […]
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