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Two men were critically injured following a shooting incident in South Memphis, as reported by the Memphis Police Department. The gunfire erupted on Sunday afternoon near the area of Phelan Avenue, not far from Booker T. Washington High School. Police responded to the scene shortly before 2 p.m., where they found the victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
According to Action News 5, the two men were quickly transported to a nearby hospital and are currently listed in critical condition. The circumstances that led to the shooting, have not been detailed by authorities as of yet, and the investigation is still unfolding.
Further complicating the matter is a current lack of suspect information as investigators work to understand the motive and search for those responsible. FOX13 Memphis states that the incident, which adds to the concerns surrounding gun violence in the community, remains under an active investigation by the Memphis Police Department.
Details regarding the identity of the victims or the nature of their injuries have not been disclosed. The area of the shooting, which was cordoned off by police, has now become a locus for investigators seeking to piece together the events that unfolded on the afternoon of June 9th. Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward, as highlighted by a report from WREG News Channel 3.
