March 2023 Blues Vol 39 No. 3

AROUND THE COUNTRY

AROUND THE COUNTRY MEMPHIS, TN. Memphis Police Officer Geoffrey Redd died after being shot at the Poplar-White Station Library on February 18. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis Police officer who was shot in the line of duty on February 2 has died from his injuries. Officer Geoffrey Redd was listed in critical condition for days, but it was recently announced that he succumbed to his injuries on February 18, according to MPD. Life changed instantly for Redd, after responding to a trespassing call just after noon Thursday, February 2, at a business near the Poplar-White Station Library. He and another officer confronted the suspect, Torrence Jackson Jr., inside the nearby library. State investigators say Jackson pulled out a weapon and shot Redd. Redd’s partner then fired back, killing Jackson. Library patrons were sent scrambling. Moments later, paramedics rushed Redd to the hospital. The veteran officer died following a two-week stay in the hospital. Memphis Police said Redd became an officer in February 2008, and he served the citizens in Memphis while working at multiple stations. Redd also served his country as a United States Marine. MPD said he was a husband, father, and the Director of Security at his church. “Rest easy, Officer Redd. You will be missed,” MPD said in their post. Weeks leading up to Redd’s death, WREG spoke with his pastor about how much he means to their congregation. “This is a great challenge for the family,” said Bishop Brandon B. Porter. “He was our chief of security. Just a kind spirit, person. (He) would do whatever his hands would find to do. He yrs. OFFICER GEOFFREY REDD actually was just kind of visiting around the church and keeping watch on the parking lot before he joined.” Redd leaves behind a wife and three children. With his death, Redd is the MPD’s first officer in eight years to be shot and killed in the line of duty. LE AGENCIES CALL FOR PRICING Supplying Law Enforcement Equipment for the State of TEXAS! PRODIGY 1911 PROMOTION ENDS 3/31/23 OPTIC READY DR920 FOUNDATION SERIES ML-2306 9MM CALIBER: 9MM CAPACITY: 17+1 SIGHTS: FIXED BARREL LENGTH: 4.5” CALL OR EMAIL US FOR PRICING OR ASK US ABOUT DEMOS OR TRADE-INS Tel: 800-367-5855 www.proforceonline.com OPTIC READY OPTIC READY W365XCA-9-BXR3-RXZE 10-1101-000002 NEW! Comes with ROMEOZero Elite 9MM 9MM 9MM PH9117AOS FN 15 SRP G2 CARBINE CALIBER: 9MM CAPACITY: 17+1|20+1 BARREL LENGTH: 4.25” SIGHTS: FIBER OPTIC SBR 36-100579 AGENCY ONLY CALIBER: 5.56 NATO CAPACITY: 30+1 SIGHTS: FLIP UP BARREL LENGTH: 11.5” STOCK: ADJUSTABLE C2 DPO TACTICAL NEW! CALIBER: 9MM CAPACITY: 16+1 BARREL LENGTH: 3.9” SIGHTS: FIBER OPTIC OPTIC READY NEW! P365 XMACRO 5.56 02-128-02081-047 DDM4 V7 AR15 CALIBER: 9MM CAPACITY: 17+1 BARREL LENGTH: 3.7” SIGHTS: NIGHT SIGHTS CALIBER: 5.56 NATO CAPACITY: 32+1 BARREL LENGTH: 16” STOCK: ADJUSTABLE Support Center: 2625 Stearman Road, Prescott AZ, 86301 Tel: (800) 367-5855 e-mail: sales@proforceonline.com | www.proforceonline.com Gear & accessories for law enforcement AGENCIES CHECK OUT THESE GREAT MANUFACTURERS AIMPOINT • BERETTA • COLT BIANCHI • TASER • BENELLI SMITH & WESSON • CZ USA H&K • DANIEL DEFENSE SIG SAUER • SHADOW SYSTEMS DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY • AGUILA EOTECH • BURRIS • UTM MOSSBERG • PROTECH • RUGER STREAMLIGHT • MAGPUL SAFARILAND • SPRINGFIELD BLACKHAWK • OSS • HOLOSUN TRIJICON • SUREFIRE • BOLA WRAP US PEACEKEEPER • OTIS NIGHTSTICK • FNH USA NOTE: TERRITORY RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY Visit our website today for up to date information, pricing and products! We are ready for 2023! Experience the only first responder owned and operated THEME studio in the Country! 10 years strong! We are Family! We look forward to seeing you soon! 34 The BLUES The BLUES 35