Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Thomas Feminella
Gender : Male
Age : 30
Race : White
Date : 05/22/2025
Location : 8400 block of Highway 64
City : Bartlett
County : Shelby
State : Tennessee
Agency : Bartlett Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted shoplifting arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 22, 2025, around 5:45 p.m., Bartlett Police officers responded to a shoplifting report at the Lowe's in the Wolfchase area. When officers approached Thomas Feminella, he reportedly drew a knife and attempted to stab an officer. Officers opened fire, striking him. Feminella was transported to Regional One Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent review.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.actionnews5.com/2025/05/23/tbi-bartlett-police-officers-fatally-shoot-shoplifting-suspect-armed-with-knife-outside-lowes/
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/active-police-presence-at-lowes-in-bartlett/522-9b313c4c-0983-4674-b9d9-37a16cd87f94
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXn2kyhztHQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN_c5l15Ro4
