He was having a mental health crisis. Memphis task force agents came and shot him
Exclusive He was having a mental health crisis. Memphis task force agents came and shot him July 13, 20265:00 AM ET By Juliana Kim , Kat Lonsdorf Cindy Leachman Aldridge holds a photo of her late grandson, Jonah Neal, at her home on July 12 in Owensboro, Ky. Jonah Neal was killed in May in Memphis, Tenn. by a federal agent with the Memphis Safe Task Force.
- ▪Exclusive He was having a mental health crisis.
- ▪Memphis task force agents came and shot him July 13, 20265:00 AM ET By Juliana Kim , Kat Lonsdorf Cindy Leachman Aldridge holds a photo of her late grandson, Jonah Neal, at her home on July 12 in Owensboro, Ky.
- ▪Jonah Neal was killed in May in Memphis, Tenn. by a federal agent with the Memphis Safe Task Force.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.npr.org/2026/07/13/nx-s1-5888618/memphis-safe-task-force-shooting-jonah-neal |
| Publication time | Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 |
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Exclusive He was having a mental health crisis. Memphis task force agents came and shot him July 13, 20265:00 AM ET By Juliana Kim , Kat Lonsdorf Cindy Leachman Aldridge holds a photo of her late grandson, Jonah Neal, at her home on July 12 in Owensboro, Ky. Jonah Neal was killed in May in Memphis, Tenn. by a federal agent with the Memphis Safe Task Force. Luke Sharrett for NPR hide caption toggle caption Luke Sharrett for NPR Warning: This story contains mention of suicide and mental illness. If you or someone you know may be considering suicide or is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The night that her son was having a mental breakdown, Jessica Neal called 911 hoping to save his life. Jonah Neal, 25, had a handgun and was threatening suicide.
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