Shelby County May Seek $10B Aid to Combat Crime After 'Homicide Capital' Remarks

Shelby County Passes Resolution Seeking $10 Billion In Federal Aid To Combat Crime & Address “Homicide Capital Of America” Comment

Image Credit: Shelby County Board of Commissioners / YouTube The Tennessee Conservative [By Adelia Kirchner] – On Monday, Shelby County commissioners voted in favor of a resolution requesting $10 billion from the federal government and that both Memphis and Shelby County be designated as a “priority community.” This resolution was filed by Commissioner Mick Wright (R-District 3) after a recent statement from FBI Director Kash Patel where he call…

Resolution from Shelby County Commissioner could seek $10B in federal aid

A resolution proposed by Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright could seek $10 billion in federal assistance following FBI Director Kash Patel's comments that Memphis is the "homicide capital of America."

Shelby County may seek $10B aid to combat crime after 'homicide capital' remarks

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Shelby County commissioners are set to respond on Monday following a statement made by FBI director Kash Patel calling Memphis the "homicide capital" of America. Commissioners are set to vote on a resolution requesting a federal designation naming the city and county as a "priority community" and asking for $10 billion. FBI Director calls Memphis ‘homicide capital of the USA’ The resolution states that Shelby County faces…

Memphis has a crime crisis, and we welcome federal help

“Public safety is not a partisan issue — everyone deserves to feel safe in their community.”