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Mother charged with murder for killing man she found sneaking into her daughter’s bedroom, police say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Shayna Shayna, Joel Moore, Emily Van de Riet , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The woman, identified as Kendra Scott, was arrested at the scene.
A mother in Memphis is facing charges after a shooting occurred in her home. Police found a man with a fatal gunshot wound in the front yard. The woman, identified as Kendra Scott, was arrested at the scene.
Details about the incident are available from local news sources. According to reports, the shooting happened in a neighborhood in Memphis. Further information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting can be found through Memphis news outlets, including the events that led to the mother's actions and the investigation that followed.
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Category: safety Published: July 17, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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