Memphis Daily Briefing: Crime, Housing Bias, and Weather Concerns

Deadly shooting at North Memphis corner store

Memphis police are investigating a deadly shooting at a convenience store on Decatur Street in North Memphis. Officers responded Monday evening and found a man suffering from gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses reported a suspect leaving in a gray vehicle. Detectives are reviewing security footage and canvassing the neighborhood as they search for leads. No arrests or motive have been announced, and anyone with information is urged to contact law enforcement or CrimeStoppers.

Woman charged after fatal apartment shooting in southeast Shelby County

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has charged a woman with murder after a deadly shooting at the Centennial Gardens Apartments in southeast Shelby County. Deputies say a disturbance in the parking lot escalated when a woman allegedly fired into a vehicle, striking two people inside. One victim later died at a hospital, while another survived. The suspect was arrested after leaving the scene and now faces counts including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and felony vandalism. Investigators are still piecing together what led up to the gunfire.

Report details widespread rental discrimination in Memphis

A new fair-housing investigation is putting fresh attention on how renters are treated across the Memphis area. Researchers who tested local properties report that renters using housing choice vouchers often face extra hurdles, such as blanket ‘no vouchers’ rules, income barriers, or tighter screening. Earlier testing in Memphis also found that Black renters were more likely than white renters to encounter worse treatment or fewer options at the same complexes. Advocates say the findings show how housing policy and discrimination can reinforce segregation and limit access to safer neighborhoods, and they are pushing for stronger protections against source-of-income bias.

Unsettled week of showers for the Mid-South

After days of fog, warm temperatures, and a burst of near-spring weather, forecasters say the Mid-South should expect on-and-off showers and a few storms through much of the week. Periods of rain could affect driving conditions during the morning and evening commute, and the warm, damp pattern may aggravate early allergy symptoms for some residents. While severe weather is not the main concern, residents are encouraged to keep an eye on updated forecasts in case any stronger storms develop.

Sources

https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/02/16/shooting-mcdonalds-colonial-acres-leaves-1-seriously-injured-per-mpd/

https://hoodline.com/2026/02/gunfire-turns-north-memphis-corner-store-into-deadly-crime-scene/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/scso-charges-woman-murder-following-202922041.html

Bad Housing Blues: New Report Reveals Evidence of Source of Discrimination in the Memphis Area and Proposes Recommendations to Address National Concerns

https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/on-and-off-showers-storms-possible-much-this-week-across-mid-south/