A man is in critical condition following a shooting in Southeast Memphis, according to local authorities. Action News 5 reports that the incident occurred around 6:40 p.m. on Copper Valley Cove near Lake Valley Drive. The Memphis Police Department responded to the call and upon arrival found one man suffering from gunshot wounds.
The victim was promptly rushed to a nearby hospital where he is currently being treated for his life-threatening injuries. The specific hospital was identified by WREG as Regional One, where the man remains in critical condition. Details about the circumstances that led to the shooting were not immediately available, and the Memphis Police Department has not yet released any additional information about potential suspects or motives.
Police have emphasized that the investigation is ongoing, and detail surrounding the situation continue to emerge. The area of 4800 Block Copper Valley Cove, where the shooting took place, was the scene of a heavy police presence Wednesday evening, with officers examining the vicinity and interviewing potential witnesses. FOX13 Memphis notes that the shooting adds to a concerning trend of violent incidents in the Southeast Memphis region.
Residents of the community and the larger public are urged to come forward with any information that could aid the investigation. The Memphis Police Department has yet to release any descriptions of a suspect or a getaway vehicle, subjecting the case to serious scrutiny as yet another instance of gun violence grips the city.
