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Bond set for mother accused of shooting man found under daughter’s bed
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Shayna Shayna , Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - The mother accused of shooting a man to death after finding him in her daughter’s bedroom appeared in a Tennessee court Monday morning. On July 16, 36-year-old Kendra Scott was taken into custody after a man was found dead at the scene of a shooting in the Walke...
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Key takeaway On July 16, 36-year-old Kendra Scott was taken into custody after a man was found dead at the scene of a shooting in the Walker Homes neighborhood in Memphis.
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In Atlanta, where concerns about public safety and home security are always top of mind, the details of this case from Memphis raise questions about the limits of self-defense and the role of firearms in protecting one's family. While the specifics of the incident are still unfolding, the fact that a mother felt compelled to take drastic action to safeguard her child will likely resonate with many local parents. As the case against Kendra Scott moves forward, Atlantans may be watching to see how the courts in Tennessee balance the right to self-defense with the need to hold individuals accountable for their actions. The fact that Scott has been charged with first-degree murder suggests that the prosecution will argue that her use of force was not justified, setting the stage for a complex and potentially contentious trial.
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Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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What is this story about? MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - The mother accused of shooting a man to death after finding him in her daughter’s bedroom appeared in a Tennessee court Monday morning. On July 16, 36-year-old Kendra Scott was taken into custody after a man was found dead at the scene of a shooting in the Walke...
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