Now It's History

Now It's History

The $10 burglary that changed the rules for police shootings

A landmark Supreme Court case

Richard Galant
Jan 13, 2026
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On October 3, 1974, Edward Eugene Garner broke into an unoccupied house on Vollintine Avenue in North Memphis, Tennessee. Mrs. Daisey Bell Statts, who lived next door, heard the sound of glass breaking and called police.

Two officers responded. While Officer Leslie Wright radioed the dispatcher to say they were at the sc…

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