On July 17, 2026, over a thousand people gathered at New Direction Christian Church in Memphis to support Justin Pearson, a Democratic state representative running for a seat in Congress. The rally occurred following four fatal shootings involving members of the Memphis Safe Task Force in the previous two months. Notable figures Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley attended the event to endorse Pearson, who is competing in the Democratic primary for the ninth congressional district.
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Rally Held for Justin Pearson Amid Recent Fatal Shootings in Memphis
A rally supporting Justin Pearson, a Democratic state representative, took place in Memphis on July 17, 2026, with over a thousand attendees. The event followed four fatal shootings by the Memphis Safe Task Force in recent months, and was attended by prominent Democrats including Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley.
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Memphis rallies for progressive Democrat after four fatal shootings by taskforce: ‘Fight of our lives’
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Rally Held for Justin Pearson Amid Recent Fatal Shootings in Memphis