Memphis grapples with rising youth crime, teen victims

'Enough is enough': Memphis Police roll out Operation Code Zero in response to violent crime

The Memphis Police Department has had enough with crime in the city's neighborhoods. According to a post on their Facebook page, MPD is initiating "Operation Code Zero" to focus on "illegal guns, drugs, and violent offenders" throughout the Bluff City.

A Teen In Memphis Is Beaten And Stomped To The Point Of Having A Siezure

South Memphis- An 18-year-old was attacked around 6 p.m. by a group of teens at an apartment complex, reportedly over his dog allegedly trying to bite someone. The victim’s pregnant girlfriend stated that three men were sent to their home by another individual before the assault began. A viral video showed multiple teens kicking and punching the victim, who was curled up on the ground, while adults and others watched. The victim’s girlfriend, we…

Memphis grapples with rising youth crime, teen victims

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- When you think of Memphis, one of the first things that may come to mind is the soulful, foot-tapping music, and unfortunately, even those who enjoy grooving to the blues have found themselves having the blues, as crime continues streaming into the Memphis Streets. "You have to have your head on a swivel, anything can happen," said Christopher Fair of Memphis. Fair, who was stationed in Japan while in the Air Force, never expec…