Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Offering Reward in Memphis THP Shooting

Monday, June 20, 2016 | 03:34pm

MEMPHIS - The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is offering up to a $7,500 reward for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the person (s) involved in the shooting of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Memphis District Office at 6348 Summer Avenue Memphis, TN. At the time of the shooting employees were present in the building.

This shooting occurred on June 5, 2016. At least fourteen rounds were fired into the front of the building, causing significant damage. Anyone having information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact one of the following law enforcement agencies or anonymous tip lines:

Tennessee Highway Patrol Criminal Investigations Division, District 4: 731-668-9644
Tennessee Highway Patrol Memphis: (901) 543-6256
Bartlett Police Department Crime Stoppers: 901-385-5550
Bartlett Crime Stoppers: (901) 382-MONY (382-6669)
Memphis Crime Stoppers: (901) 528-CASH (528-2274)

“This was a serious and blatant attack on law enforcement, and we intend to do everything we can to hold anyone involved accountable. We need the public’s help to insure that justice is done in this case,” said Bill Gibbons, Commissioner of Safety and Homeland Security.

“This was a deliberate attack on the fiber of all that is good. We will not stand by and let our employees be attacked and then do nothing. This despicable act of violence is not acceptable and will not be tolerated. We are requesting the public’s assistance, this is your community,” said Tracy Trott, Colonel of the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s (www.TN.Gov/safety) mission is to serve, secure, and protect the people of Tennessee.

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