Memphis Police Officer Joseph McKinney, who was fatally shot last week while responding to a suspicious vehicle call, is reported to have died by friendly fire, according to the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office.
On April 12, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Memphis Police Department (MPD) responded to a suspicious vehicle call at Horn Lake Road and Charter Avenue.
The vehicle was occupied by a 17-year-old and 18-year-old.
While approaching the vehicle, officers were fired upon, and three, including McKinney, were struck.
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Author: Marty Kaufmann
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