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Man shot to death after sneaking into girl’s bedroom, police say
By Shayna Shayna, Joel Moore, Garner Montgomery at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 19, 2026
· 2 min read
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis police are investigating after a man was killed in a shooting in the Walker Homes neighborhood early Thursday.Memphis Police arrived on the scene of a shooting in the 3000 block of Travis Road at 1:45 a.m. When police arrived, they said they found a man suffering fr...
Key takeaway Memphis Police arrived on the scene of a shooting in the 3000 block of Travis Road at 1:45 a.
Why this matters in The Nashville
In Nashville , this incident raises questions about the limits of self-defense and the Castle Doctrine in Tennessee. While the details of the case are still unfolding in Memphis, local residents may be wondering how such a situation would be handled in their own community. The fact that the man was invited into the home by a juvenile complicates the issue, and it will be interesting to see how the court navigates the nuances of the Castle Doctrine in this case. As the trial approaches, Nashville residents may be watching to see how the prosecution and defense argue the details of the incident, particularly in regards to the warning Scott allegedly gave her child about bringing boys into the home. The divided reaction from neighbors in Memphis may also be reflective of opinions in Nashville, where residents may be weighing the importance of protecting one's family against the need to follow proper protocols in emergency situations.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis police are investigating after a man was killed in a shooting in the Walker Homes neighborhood early Thursday.Memphis Police arrived on the scene of a shooting in the 3000 block of Travis Road at 1:45 a.m. When police arrived, they said they found a man suffering fr...
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