In the early hours of Friday, tragedy struck in Memphis as three police officers were shot, resulting in the fatal injury of one officer and the death of an 18-year-old suspect.
Interim Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis confirmed the loss of Officer Joseph McKinney, who had been serving on the force since 2020.
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Reports indicate that one wounded officer is currently receiving treatment at Regional One Health, with another officer treated at the scene after suffering a grazing wound, as reported by WHBQ-TV.
According to Davis, the incident unfolded when officers responded to a call regarding a suspicious vehicle around 2 a.m. Upon arrival, the occupants of the vehicle immediately opened fire, prompting a swift exchange of gunfire before the assailants fled the scene.
After a brief pursuit, the vehicle was stopped, leading to the apprehension of both suspects, who were subsequently transported to the hospital in critical condition from gunshot wounds.
The deceased 18-year-old suspect had a previous encounter with law enforcement, having been arrested in March on auto theft charges while in possession of an illegally modified semi-automatic weapon. Shockingly, despite these serious charges, the suspect was released without bond.
