Memphis police officer killed after 3 shot downtown; suspect in – WMC Action News 5 – Memphis, Tennessee

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“A Memphis police officer was killed after three people were shot downtown.

MPD interim Director Mike Rallings confirmed that Officer Verdell Smith was pronounced dead from his injuries at 10:45 p.m. Saturday.

Police said two people were shot at Westy’s on North Main. Those two victims were taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Police said the suspect then ran to Bass Pro Pyramid and shot an employee. That man was taken to the hospital in non-critical condition.”

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