Police Officer Joseph McKinney, age 26

Lost to gun violence on April 12, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Police Officer McKinney had served with the Memphis Police Department for over 3 years. Thank you for your service & RIP.

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WREG.com: Officials honor Memphis Police officer killed in shootout
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Police Officer Joseph McKinney
https://www.memorialparkfuneralandcemetery.com/obituaries/Joseph-Mckinney-4/#!/TributeWall
Apr 18: https://www.actionnews5.com: 17-year-old suspect in officer-involved shootout now facing 39 charges
FOX13 Memphis: Fallen Memphis Police officer possibly killed by friendly fire, DA's office says
WREG.com: Teens involved in police shooting had juvenile records
WREG.com: Suspect dead after shootout with police had been arrested, released in March, records show
Apr 12: https://www.actionnews5.com: Officer, teen suspect killed during shootout near Geeter K-8 School
Memphis police officer shot and killed while responding to suspicious vehicle report; 1 suspect dead
NewsNation: One Memphis police officer dies, two others hurt in shooting
FOX13 Memphis: Memphis police officer, teen suspect killed after gunfire in Whitehaven
WREG.com: Officials honor Memphis Police officer killed in shootout
Apr 12: The Commercial Appeal: Memphis police shooting: 1 cop, 18-year-old suspect killed; 2 other MPD officers injured
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