Teen injured in shooting near Kirby High School UPDATE, 4:10 p.m.: Police say preliminary info indicates the suspects knew the victim and he was targeted. The teen is still in the hospital but he is in non-critical condition. UPDATE: Police have confirmed the victim in this case was 15 years old. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person was taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital […]
Kirby High alumni helping raise money for sports MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One Memphis high school made it a mission to raise money for excellence because of the pandemic. Kirby High School lost a lot of revenue generated by sports to pay for uniforms and meals as a result of the pandemic. Now, the school’s alumni are making sure students athletes remain in the […]
Teen shot outside Kirby High, mom wants answers MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s been nearly two weeks since a Memphis teen was shot near Kirby High School. While two suspects are already in custody, police said that’s not the end of the story. WREG caught up with the victim’s mother, Asia Partee, who said her son is lucky to be alive. “He could have lost his […]
Two teens charged in shooting near Kirby High School MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Two 16-year-olds have been arrested in a shooting that sent a 15-year-old boy to the hospital in critical condition. Officers responded to a shooting Nov. 30 at Kirby High School. When they arrived, they located a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Witness told police that the shooting occurred at the Sonic […]
Wednesday’s shooting is latest incident near Kirby … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The targeted shooting of a 15-year-old boy near Kirby High School has the community demanding change. On Wednesday, Memphis Police responded to a shooting in the 4100 block of Kirby Parkway. They found a teenage male victim at the crime scene near a Sonic Drive-In restaurant. The teen was rushed to Le […]
Parent charged with bringing gun to Kirby HS MEMPHIS, TENN. — A Memphis mother is being charged after police say she brought a gun on school property Monday afternoon. Police said Demetria Jones entered Kirby High School around 2:45 p.m. A school officer said he saw Jones’ shirt lift up and a holster with a black handgun in it was on her waist. […]
Police cancels search for missing teen UPDATE: MPD has canceled a city watch for a missing teen. Joi White, 16, has been found safe. MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Memphis police need your help finding a teen who was last seen at school Monday afternoon and may be in danger. Police say Joi White left Kirby High School around 2:15 p.m. and hasn’t been […]
Students join MPD for Community Cleanup Day MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s Spring Break for Memphis-Shelby County School students and local organizations are doing their part to ensure children engage in positive activities. One agency says they’re teaching kids to take pride in their community. Trash cans were full at Raines Road Park in Hickory Hill thanks to the hard work of volunteers […]
Mayor defends police chief’s quiet response to shooting MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Where is Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis? WREG’s Marybeth Conley asked Memphis mayor Jim Strickland that question Wednesday after Davis declined public comment following a fatal triple shooting that took place this weekend in front of police officers on Beale Street. Davis released a statement via email following Sunday morning’s triple shooting […]
Shelby County teachers rally in support after superintendent … Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Joris Ray got a strong show of support Tuesday after saying he’d consider keeping schools closed if coronavirus cases continue to rise.
Georgia coach Smart’s father unable to attend CFP … LOS ANGELES (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart said his father, former high school football coach Sonny Smart, won’t be at the College Football Playoff national title game because of health issues. “It hurts me that he and my mom won’t be here,” Kirby Smart said Saturday, during CFP media day. “But I know it’s […]
