A man is fighting for his life in Memphis after being shot on South Parkway, close to Quin Avenue, authorities said. The shooting occurred late Sunday night, with the Memphis Police Department responding to the scene around 8:50 p.m., where they discovered the victim with gunshot injuries, as reported by Action News 5. Police have yet to provide any suspect information, leaving the attacker at large.
Emergency personnel transferred the injured man to a nearby hospital where, according to FOX13 Memphis, he remains in critical condition—the officials arrived at 600 South Parkway East just moments after the shooting unfolded, marking another episode of violence that has the local community on edge.
The incident has prompted a citywide plea for witnesses, with Local Memphis reporting that the Memphis Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-CASH. Investigators hope that community cooperation will lead to a break in the case.
While details regarding the motive and the circumstances that led to the shooting remain sparse the community reeling from yet another act of senseless violence, with authorities urging public involvement to help catch those responsible for this tragic event, the Memphis Police Department continues their investigation to better understand why this shooting occurred Who might be behind it in efforts to prevent future tragedies, those with information are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
