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Darrin Pigram

Coverage of Darrin Pigram in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 21 · 10:02 UTCMost recent: Jul 23 · 10:01 UTC
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Steve Mulroyperson2Memphis Safe Task Forceorganization2Burger Kingplace2Tennessee Bureau of Investigationorganization2Shelby County District Attorneyorganization1DEA agentperson1Jonah Nealperson1Tyrin Johnsonperson1Alfonso Ivyperson1Shelby County District Attorney's Officeorganization1Andre Whartonperson1Drug Enforcement Administrationorganization1
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  • CRIMEJul 23 · 10:01 UTCTENNESSEE LOOKOUT
    Shelby County DA releases video of Burger King worker being killed by DEA agent in Memphis

    A DEA agent assigned to the Memphis Safe Task Force fatally shot 41-year-old Darrin Pigram inside a Burger King kitchen while serving an arrest warrant. Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy announced he would not pursue charges against the agent, releasing surveillance videos that do not show Pigram reaching for a gun or the agent firing shots. This incident is part of four fatal shootings by the task force within two months, all involving Black victims.

  • CRIMEJul 21 · 10:02 UTCTENNESSEE LOOKOUT
    DA declines to prosecute fatal Burger King shooting by Memphis Safe Task Force

    Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy declined to prosecute a federal agent's fatal shooting of Darrin Pigram during a warrant service at a Burger King by the Memphis Safe Task Force. The DA's office concluded the use of deadly force was legally justified, while Pigram's family and attorney disputed the decision, citing conflicting video evidence. This incident is one of four fatal shootings by the Memphis Safe Task Force this year.