Joseph McKinney Death – The fallen officer, Joseph McKinney, who tragically lost his life during a shootout in Memphis, Tennessee, is being honored by the community.
Officer McKinney, who was only 26 years old, was fatally shot while on duty near Geeter K-8 School.
He had joined the Memphis Police Department in 2020 and is survived by his wife and daughter.
Before his career in law enforcement, McKinney had worked at Chick-fil-A. The restaurant where he used to work, located on Summer Avenue in Memphis, released a statement expressing their condolences.
In response to this tragic event, the Memphis Police Association Charitable Foundation has set up a fundraiser to support McKinney’s family. Donations can be made through the provided link.
“We were so devastated to learn of his passing this morning. If you knew Joseph (Rusty), you loved Joseph. Myself and many others here had the pleasure of being a part of his journey as a young man into a police officer, a husband and a father. We will always cherish him and what he has meant to our Chick-fil-A family.”
The suspects involved in the fatal shooting have been identified as 18-year-old Jaylen Lobley and a 17-year-old. Lobley was also killed during the shootout, while two other officers sustained injuries.
