On Thursday, August 18, 2010, at approximately 11:08 p.m., Raines Station officers responded to a shooting at 3261 South Third and discovered that a 16 year-old male had been shot.  The victim was transported to the Regional Medical Center in critical condition, but succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, August 22 and died.  

Preliminary investigation indicates that the juvenile victim was approached by a male subject, words were exchanged and then shots were fired. 

The Homicide Bureau is in charge of this investigation and the Investigators need someone to come forward and help solve this Homicide. 

If you know who is responsible, please call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.  You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. 

You can also submit your tip at http://www.528cash.org/ where you will be linked to a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com.  You will be able to review wanted fugitives and safely send investigators helpful information on this crime or any other felony.

Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES).  If an arrest is made, you could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc.

1008010142me/SSTF 680-0799/Sgt. Quinn

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On Sunday, August 15, 2010, at 11:20 pm, Airways Station officers responded to a burglary call at 2687 Dunn.  The officers were met by the victim’s family who advised officers of a possible break in and no one had been able to make contact with the resident.  Officers entered the residence and found the victim, Charles Crawford, age 62, in a closet.   

The Memphis Police Department Homicide Bureau is in charge of the investigation.  If you know who is responsible for the death of Charles Crawford, please call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.  You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. 

You can also submit your tip at http://www.528cash.org/ where you will be linked to a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com.  You will be able to review wanted fugitives and safely send investigators helpful information on this crime or any other felony.

Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES).  If an arrest is made, you could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc.

1008008415me/ Homicide 636-3300  Sgt. J. Stark

On Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at approximately 2:35 a.m., Airways Station officers responded to a business robbery call to the Circle K store located at 3015 Lamar Ave. Upon arriving on the scene, the officers were advised that 2 armed suspects entered the business, jumped the counter, and forced the store’s clerk to the ground.  The suspects took an undisclosed amount of cash from the register before fleeing the scene on foot. 

The suspects are described as 2 male blacks, approximately 5’10”, 190lbs, 18-25 years of age, wearing red baseball hats and dark clothing.  

The Safe Streets Task Force is currently in charge of this investigation. The Safe Streets Task Force is comprised of members of the Memphis Police Department, the Germantown Police Department, the Bartlett Police Department, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  Investigators need someone to come forward and help solve this Robbery.

If you know who is responsible, please call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.  You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. 

You can also submit your tip at http://www.528cash.org/ where you will be linked to a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com.  You will be able to review wanted fugitives and safely send investigators helpful information on this crime or any other felony.

Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES).  If an arrest is made, you could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc.

1007014564me/ SSTF 680-0799/ Det. Lovelace

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On Sunday, July 18, 2010 approximately 12:04 a.m., South Main Station officers responded to a shooting at 1017 North Watkins #3 (Watkins and Brown) where a female, Shantera Hester, had been shot twice inside an apartment.  The victim was holding her 7 month old baby at the time she was shot.  There were also 3 other people inside the apartment at the time of the shooting.  Victim Shantera Hester was transported to the Med in critical condition.

The preliminary investigation suggests Hester does not live at the location, she was there visiting.  The homeowners advised they did not have any idea who or why anyone would shoot into their apartment.  Witness advised they observed 2 male blacks run up to the apartment window and fire several shots.  The 2 subjects were then observed running toward the rear of the apartment complex.   Felony Assault Unit is currently in charge of this investigation.  Investigators need someone to come forward and help solve this shooting.

If you know who is responsible, please call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.  You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous.  

You can also submit your tip at http://www.528cash.org/ where you will be linked to a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com.  You will be able to review wanted fugitives and safely send investigators helpful information on this crime or any other felony.

Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES).  If an arrest is made, you could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc.

1004009476me/ FAU 636-3600/ Sgt. Williams

On Friday, June 2, 2010, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Union Station officers responded to a man down call at 1011 McLemore.  Upon arrival the officers discovered the victim, James Taylor, 26 years old, lying in the front yard.  Taylor had been shot and was pronounced dead on the scene. 

The MPD Homicide Bureau is currently in charge of this investigation.  Investigators need someone to come forward and help solve this Murder.

If you know who is responsible, please call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.  You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. 

You can also submit your tip at http://www.528cash.org/ where you will be linked to a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com.  You will be able to review wanted fugitives and safely send investigators helpful information on this crime or any other felony.

Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES).  If an arrest is made, you could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc.

1007000625me/ Homicide 636-3300/ Sgt. Moses

On Friday, June 18, 2010, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Old Allen Station officers responded to a shooting at 5178 Banbury and discovered the victim, Antonio Hawkins, had been shot inside the residence.  Antonio Hawkins was transported to the MED where he was pronounced dead. 

A witness advised two males came into the victim’s garage and shot the victim when he came to the door.  The suspects then were seen running from the scene.

The MPD Homicide Bureau is currently in charge of this investigation.  Investigators need someone to come forward and help solve this Murder.

If you know who is responsible, please call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.  You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. 

You can also submit your tip at http://www.528cash.org/ where you will be linked to a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com.  You will be able to review wanted fugitives and safely send investigators helpful information on this crime or any other felony.

Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES).  If an arrest is made, you could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc.

1006010733me/ Homicide 636-3300/ Sgt. Lundy

On Wednesday, June, 10, 2010 at approximately 1:35 a.m., Old Allen Station officers responded to a shooting at 929 N. Main.  Upon arriving the officers discovered that the victim, Jimmie Driskell, had been shot.  Jimmie Driskell was transported to the MED where he was pronounced dead.  A witness reported that Jimmy Driskell was shot after answering a knock on the door at 929 N. Main.      

The Homicide Bureau is in charge of this investigation and the Investigators need someone to come forward with any suspect information and help solve this Murder.

If you know who is responsible, please call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.  You will be given a secret ID number and your identification will remain completely anonymous. 

You can also submit your tip at http://www.528cash.org/ where you will be linked to a secure website at http://memphis.crimestoppersweb.com.  You will be able to review wanted fugitives and safely send investigators helpful information on this crime or any other felony.

Or you can text your tip by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to 274637 (CRIMES).  If an arrest is made, you could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $1000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc.

1006005427me/ Homicide 636-3300/ Sgt. Webb

On Sunday, May 16, 2010, at approximately 7:35 a.m., officers received a robbery of a business call to the Kroger Grocery Store located at 2269 Lamar Avenue. 

Upon arriving on the scene, officers were advised that an unknown male entered the store and demanded an undetermined amount of cash from the register.  The suspect did imply that he had a handgun. 

The suspect fled the scene prior to the officers’ arrival.

The suspect is described as a male black, 40 years old, 6’1”, 230 lbs, dark complexion, light beard, wearing a white t-shirt and dark pants.

Anyone with any information regarding this robbery is requested to contact Crime Stoppers at 901-528-2274 (528-CASH) or the Safe Streets Task Force Office at 901-680-0799.  

This case is being investigated by members of the Safe Streets Task Force. The Safe Streets Task Force is comprised of members of the Memphis Police Department, the Germantown Police Department, the Bartlett Police Department, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.