Jerrita Patterson
WREG News Channel 3
Memphis, TN, United States
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Ezekiel Kelly gets more charges for Memphis mass shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The man accused of going on a shooting rampage across Memphis last September is now facing two additional charges. Ezekiel Kelly, 19, is now indicted on 28 charges. He will be charged with the murder of Dwayne Tunstall, along with reckless endangerment for the people who were inside the home at the […] → Read More
Protestors in Memphis target Gov. Bill Lee over drag show bill
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two people were detained by Memphis Police Wednesday after voicing concerns about Governor Bill Lee’s plan to sign the bill that would restrict public drag performances. Lee was in Memphis on Wednesday to unveil the new Georgette & Cato Johnson YMCA in Whitehaven. While there, protestors interrupted his speech to express their […] → Read More
Little girl a victim in Memphis triple shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A triple shooting left a child having to be rushed to the hospital and into surgery Tuesday. Neighbors say one of the the victims is a little girl around 7 years old. Two other victims were taken to area hospitals in private vehicles. Police responded to the shooting at Cromwell Park Apartments […] → Read More
Bartender, his brother killed months apart in Midtown
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis bartender was shot dead over the weekend in Midtown, less than a year after his brother was killed nearby. Memphis Police were called to an area near South Belvedere and Lockett Place, off Madison, just after midnight Saturday. They found a man fatally shot. Police confirmed Monday that the victim […] → Read More
Tyre Nichols mural debuts Saturday in North Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A newly painted mural portrait of Tyre Nichols will have its first official viewing in Memphis this weekend, along with a candlelight vigil. The official viewing of the newest Tyre Nichols mural is set for Saturday at noon at the Steve A. Castle House of Rhythm & Blues, at Jackson Avenue and […] → Read More
Feud over gun leads to shooting at South Memphis rooming house
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A shooting inside a South Memphis rooming house left one man fighting for his life as the suspect went on the run. Just before 10 p.m. Valentine’s Day, there was no love lost when two housemates at the rooming house on Airways Boulevard started arguing. One woman who didn’t want to be […] → Read More
Peppertree says HUD still funding complex for now
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Attorneys representing owners of the troubled Peppertree Apartments complex were back in court Tuesday, explaining what’s being done since the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced an end to its contract with the Whitehaven complex. Although the contract between the owners of the 306-unit complex and HUD has come to […] → Read More
New school brings services, support to Grahamwood neighborhood
School district leaders, students, and parents gathered Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a new community school in Grahamwood that provides services and support to families. → Read More
Violent weekend in Memphis as police respond to 6 shootings
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It was a busy weekend for police, who responded to half a dozen shootings within two days. In one case, detectives said police were the targets. Saturday and Sunday ended with three lives lost, two others critically injured, and a gunman taking aim at police. On Saturday, just before 1:30 a.m., police […] → Read More
Accused Memphis mass shooter Ezekiel Kelly appears in court
Ezekiel Kelly, the man accused of going on a shooting rampage last year that resulted in the city being placed on lockdown for hours, appeared in court Thursday morning. → Read More
Streets flood, trees fall in Midtown during storm
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Early morning storms caused damage to homes and cars Tuesday, and WREG spoke with two people who had their days disrupted by strong winds. Heavy rain and strong wind brought down trees and electric poles across Memphis on Tuesday. Flash flooding made it difficult to see obstacles in the roadway. We saw a driver […] → Read More
Warming center opens in downtown Memphis as temperatures drop
With dangerously cold temperatures on the horizon, a city-wide effort is underway to provide shelter to some of the most vulnerable throughout our community - the homeless. → Read More
Salvation Army volunteer says giving her time is helping her heal
The Salvation Army offers various programs to assist those all across our area, including emergency shelters and providing gifts to children and seniors through the Angel Tree Drive. But one long-time volunteer says giving her time is helping her heal. → Read More
Teen shot after trying to steal car with man inside
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man turned the tables on some would-be thieves who attempted to take his car in Raleigh Tuesday morning. Police said the would-be victim confronted two men and a young girl who were attempting to take his vehicle while he was sitting in it at the Avery Park Apartments. He then fired […] → Read More
‘Blue Christmas’ breaks down barriers between MPD, community
Community members enjoyed breakfast with law enforcement Monday in an effort to break down barriers and learn more about building better relationships. → Read More
Man, woman wanted in Poplar Ave. gas station robbery
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police are looking for a man and woman who robbed a Midtown gas station at gunpoint Sunday morning. Crime scene tape was roped around a gas station on Poplar Avenue at Tucker, across the street from Overton Park. Police say they responded at 8:06 a.m. Police said a male and female suspect, both armed, got away in a black Nissan with tinted windows. No injuries were reported. → Read More
Salvation Army hosts Gathering of Angels, donations still needed
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Doing the most good is more than a motto for the Salvation Army as it is also a mission for many of you. The Gathering of Angels was held Thursday to extend special thanks to those who gave generously and adopted angels. City and county leaders and those from corporations and churches […] → Read More
Stabbing suspect a no-show in court due to injuries, lawyer says
A man accused of using a cinder block to attack a couple visiting the area before stabbing a good samaritan to death was set to appear in court Wednesday morning, but he was a no-show. → Read More
Fire causes roof collapse at South Memphis home
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A vacant home in South Memphis went up in flames early Monday morning. The fire did cause the roof at the South Lauderdale home to collapse. Crew members used the new opening to battle the flames from above. Firefighters were able to put out the fire at the vacant home. However, there […] → Read More
Man accused of chasing, shooting at ex-girlfriend’s new man
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man was arrested and charged after police say he shot at his ex-girlfriend’s current boyfriend, but he went free on bond in court Thursday. The boyfriend told police that before the shot was fired, Cedric Dotson went on the attack using a stick. Detectives say the attack happened in November […] → Read More