In the early hours of Saturday, tragedy struck on Kirby Parkway when a shooting left one man dead and three others injured, authorities report. Memphis Police Department were called to the scene at approximately 2:45 a.m. and discovered a male victim who had succumbed to gunfire outside of 3582 Kirby, the department shared on X.
At 2:45 am, officers responded to a shooting outside of 3582 Kirby. One male was pronounced deceased on the scene, one male was transported to ROH critical, one was transported to ROH non-critical. A 4th victim arrived to Baptist East by POV. Call 901-528-CASH w/tips. pic.twitter.com/2rhS692EIt
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) May 4, 2024
Following the incident, a man was taken to Regional One Health in critical condition; another victim was transported to the same facility with injuries deemed non-critical according to Action News 5, and a fourth individual reached Baptist East by private vehicle, the report said.
No suspect information has been divulged by the Memphis Police Department at this time, and the investigation continues into the motives and circumstances surrounding the shooting. They urged anyone with information to come forward and call 901-528-CASH with tips that might assist in resolving the case.
Adding to the severity of this incident the Memphis-based FOX13 Memphis reported that no further specifics of the shooting have been released as of yet, the somber reality is another tally in the ongoing ledger of violence that plagues city streets.
As the community searches for answers and solace, this latest episode of gun violence underscores the persistent challenge cities across the nation face in combating such senseless acts. It is a challenge that demands not only law enforcement’s vigilance but also the active engagement of the communities affected in hopes of restoring peace and safety to areas gripped by fear.
