 Pictured: ADA Robert Gowan, D.A. Mulroy, Chief Prosecutor Lorna McClusky, and Grant Coordinator, Nelia Dempsey
Tuesday, DA Mulroy announced that the Shelby County Sheriff's deputy who shot and killed Jarveon Hudspeth would not face criminal charges.
This comes less than two months after the release of the video that showed the moments leading up to Hudspeth's death.
Video showed the 21-year-old being pulled over during a traffic stop, where he informed the deputy that he had a gun. The deputy can be heard telling Hudspeth that he needs to search his car, at which point Hudspeth begins walking back towards the driver's side door. Within seconds, a struggle ensues, and the deputy jumps into the car as Hudspeth speeds off.
Hudspeth appears to try to kick the deputy out of the fast-moving vehicle, endangering the deputy. Hudspeth is fatally shot, and the deputy is seriously injured as he is ejected from the vehicle.
While no charges will be pursued against the deputy, DA Mulroy pointed out a separate concern during the press conference. See “SCDAG's Office In The News,” below.
In addition to the update in the Jarveon Hudspeth case, DA Mulroy also announced the release of videos from three other officer-involved shootings. Corey Brewer was killed by an MPD officer in June 2022; Latoris Taylor by an MPD officer in Dec. 2022; and Melissa Horton by a SCSO deputy in 2023.
All three cases were initially investigated by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and reviewed by the Shelby County Justice Review Unit.
Information on each case is located on the Shelby County District Attorney's Office website.
Steve Johnson was in court this week for a preliminary hearing after being arrested for aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, and for being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun. Johnson was charged after he and a second man went to a memorial and fired a weapon at a crowd, injuring a 15-year-old boy. Some members of the crowd fired back, injuring Johnson as well. Johnson is due back in court this month.
Chief Prosecutor Haden Lawyer is handling this case.
Darren Rogers appeared in court this week for a preliminary hearing after facing multiple charges, including but not limited to aggravated robbery, burglary of a building, and theft of property under $1,000. Rogers went to Gateway Christian School in a stolen car and robbed a victim in the parking lot. After the incident, Rogers broke into the school pretending to be police while brandishing a firearm. Rogers was later identified in a photo lineup and gave a statement of admission to the crime. Rogers is currently in custody on a $125,000 bond.
Chief Prosecutor Haden Lawyer is handling this case.
Joshua Clark was in court for a bail hearing arraignment this week. Clark has been arrested and charged with theft over $10,000 after Memphis police conducted a traffic stop and found Clark in a vehicle with a stolen engine, seats, steering wheel, and dashboard installed. Clark admitted to being aware of the installed stolen parts and claimed they had just "shown up" at his shop. Clark is currently out on bond with a curfew as a condition of the bond and will be back in court later this month.
ADA Steve Crossnoe is handling this case.
DA Speaks at Frayser Exchange Club Meeting
 Pictured: D.A. Mulroy and E. Shelly Rice, Frayser Exchange Club President
Last Thursday, DA Mulroy was invited as the guest speaker at the Frayser Exchange Club's monthly meeting. Speaking to dozens of residents and community leaders, the DA provided updates from the office, including public safety initiatives and ongoing reform efforts.
SCDAG Partners with AFIRM Program for Shelby County Residents
 On Saturday, ADAs from SCDAG will participate in the Each One, Reach One informational session, offering expungement services to registered attendees. The event is hosted by the Families Matter AFIRM program, a local organization that promotes healthy families and healthy relationship teachings for the youth.
SCDAG's Office in the News
“I don’t think there’s been any serious consideration given to it, in large part because you don’t impeach somebody over a policy disagreement,” Mulroy said. “There are things that my office is doing that I think the Cameron Sextons of the world would be pleased to hear.”- From Daily Memphian: As state leaders take aim at prosecutors, including possible impeachment, Mulroy isn't worried
"However, we will say and our declaration letter does say that a decision of the deputy to jump into the vehicle at that point was unusual," said Mulroy. "Had he backed away, deadly force would have not been necessary. This is another instance of what we have sometimes seen as we review these cases where officers take actions that place themselves in danger and then there is the need tragically for the use of deadly force."- From ABC24: No criminal charges against Shelby County deputy in Jarveon Hudspeth case
“And consistent with our recent and new policy, we’re showing the most relevant portions of it. The events that led up to the interaction with the citizen, the actual fatal encounter itself and the immediate afterwards in a redacted form,” DA Mulroy said. From WREG: DA releases videos of 3 shot by law enforcement; no charges against officers
Thanks for reading,
 Steve Mulroy
District Attorney
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