A fatal shooting at a Memphis hotel on Friday claimed the life of a woman and led to the detention of one individual by the police. Per reports from WREG, Memphis Police were called to the scene at the Extended Stay hotel on 4300 American Way around 11:30 a.m. following a report of gunfire.
Suffering from a critical gunshot wound when officers arrived, the woman was discovered at the hotel. After critically wounding the woman, one person was taken into custody by law enforcement in connection with the shooting. FOX13 Memphis reported that the female victim was rushed to the hospital in a critical state but succumbed to her injuries later on.
Details surrounding the shooting are limited at this time. Police, who have detained an individual, are continuing their investigation to determine what led to this tragic incident. According to Action News 5, Memphis Police confirmed they made the scene shortly after calls were received, at 11:33 a.m. to be precise.
The identity of the decedent or the person detained has not been made public. While not releasing further details to manage the unfolding situation, law enforcement stressed that the investigation is ongoing and active. The shooting has left the Extended Stay hotel's quiet atmosphere shaken, with guests and employees grappling to come to terms with the violent occurrence in their midst.
