Memphis police say an officer has died from wounds sustained more than two weeks ago when he was shot while responding to a confrontation at a library
FILE - Law enforcement personnel work at the scene of a shooting at a Tennessee library on Feb. 2, 2023, in Memphis. A Memphis police officer died Saturday, Feb. 18, from wounds sustained more than two weeks ago when he was shot while responding to a confrontation at the library, authorities said. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — — A Memphis police officer died Saturday from wounds sustained more than two weeks ago when he was shot while responding to a confrontation at a library, authorities said.
Officer Geoffrey Redd was critically wounded Feb. 2 at the Poplar-White Station Library. Redd, 49, was transported to Regional One Health, but he died “despite the best efforts" by the hospital staff, Memphis police said.In the library incident, officers responded after a man started the confrontation with another person.
The bureau often investigates shootings around the state when officers are involved and worked on this case at the request of the Shelby County prosecutor. Redd served in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining the police department in 2008. He also served as director of security at his church.charged with second-degree murderCopyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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