There are 9 article(s) tagged Joseph McKinney:

• October 2025

  • Teen charged in death of Memphis police officer pleads guilty

    Joseph “Rusty” McKinney died April 12, 2024, during a shoot-out between 13 officers and two teenage suspects. 

    By Aarron Fleming October 10, 2025

• April 2024

  • Officer McKinney remembered for his selflessness and smile

    Lt. Vonzell Bibbs, McKinney’s supervisor at MPD’s Raines precinct, left the crowd gathered Hope Church with a call to action: “Smile at somebody. In honor of him, smile at somebody. Because a smile could help someone through this grieving process.”

    By Aarron Fleming April 23, 2024

  • Flags at half-staff Monday to honor McKinney

    Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee ordered the status in accordance with the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act.

    By Alys Drake April 22, 2024

  • Reporters address what elements might add up to property-tax hike

    A reporters roundtable on “Behind The Headlines” talks about Mayor Paul Young’s property tax hike proposal, new figures showing a drop in crime and first moves by the new MSCS superintendent.

    By Bill Dries April 21, 2024

  • Calkins: In Munford, they gathered to celebrate ‘Rusty’ McKinney in the only way they could

    In Munford, they knew Joseph “Rusty” McKinney as an Eagle Scout and a band kid. Saturday, the town honored him by assembling at the football stadium to form a giant, solemn M.

    By Geoff Calkins April 21, 2024

  • Opinion: ‘Helping Memphians stand together’ after Officer McKinney’s death

    “Contrary to what activist groups might have you think, Memphians agree about the problems of and solutions to crime. Right now, Memphians need to not only remind ourselves, but also remind our elected leaders that we are united. Memphis stands together.”

    By Leslie Taylor April 20, 2024

  • Memphis Police officer killed in the line of duty: What we know

    A Memphis Police officer was killed Friday morning, April 12. Here’s what we know so far, including information about the suspect’s March arrest on weapons charges.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 12, 2024

  • Stronger, swifter sentences crucial, Mayor Young says

    “We must demand tougher gun laws,” Memphis Mayor Paul Young wrote in a statement. “We must demand sentencing that mirrors our love for our community. Sometimes, that love needs to be tough love.”

    By The Daily Memphian Staff April 12, 2024

  • Leaders react to death of Memphis police officer Joseph McKinney

    Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and others respond to the death of the Memphis police officer slain Friday, April 12 in the line of duty.

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    By Bill Dries April 12, 2024