Congressman Cohen Responds to MPD Officer Shot at Poplar-White Station Library

MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) has been closely following developments in today’s shooting at the Poplar-White Station Public Library in East Memphis in which a Memphis Police Officer was wounded and another individual was killed, and made the following statement:

“While details are still emerging, I express my concern for the officer wounded in today’s incident, and I hope for a swift and full recovery. The level of violence in our city, which affects everyone from ordinary citizens to law enforcement officials, is unacceptable. I am determined to continue working with state, local and federal officials to improve public safety for all Memphians.”

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