MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WTVF) — TBI agents are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting involving DEA agents assigned to the Memphis Safe Task Force.
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the shooting happened around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at a hotel in the 6500 block of Poplar. An MSTF team made up of multiple agencies was attempting to serve an arrest warrant when the situation escalated.
TBI said a DEA agent fired into a room, striking and killing a man. No law enforcement officers were hurt.
The investigation was requested by 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy.
TBI agents said they are working to independently determine what led up to the shooting by collecting evidence and conducting interviews. Findings will be shared with the district attorney general for review.
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