A violent altercation at a Memphis barbershop has left one man in critical condition after a shooting incident on Sunday morning, according to the Memphis Police Department. As reported by Action News 5, the incident happened just before noon at an establishment located at 3209 Coleman Road, identified as Hampton’s Barber & Beauty Salon in one report and Heavy Weight Cutz Style in another.
Local police were promptly on the scene, where they found the injured man and transported him to Regional One Health for urgent care. Memphis Police Department officials have confirmed that the victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition. No information on his current status has been released, but an individual is in custody in connection with the shooting, the police said.
Details of what led to the gunfire are emerging. Witnesses reportedly told FOX13 that the shooting stemmed from an altercation between two men inside the barbershop. The nature of their dispute has yet to be clarified, and authorities have not released the identity of the victim or the suspect detained.
As the community reels from the shock of the violence in the familiar confines of a neighborhood staple, the Memphis Police Department has made an appeal to the public for help. They urge anyone with information about the shooting to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
WREG also covered the story, noting the location and critical condition of the victim. With an investigation underway, more details are expected to unfold in the coming days.
