Memphis police officer dies after being struck by vehicle following shooting


Tennessee authorities said early Sunday that a police officer died after being struck by a vehicle following a shooting in downtown Memphis that left three wounded. Memphis Police Department Director Mike Rallings said during a news conference that Officer Verdell Smith was pronounced from his injuries at 10:45 p.m. Saturday. Smith, 46, was an 18-year veteran of the police force. He’s survived by a father, fiancé, son and two daughters. Fox News....

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