Memphis is grappling with the fallout from a recent act of violence as a 15-year-old boy lies in critical condition following a shooting incident in Westhaven. Police were called to the scene in the early hours of Friday after receiving reports of the incident. According to Action News 5, the teen was found with a severe neck wound and was heard saying, "That b**** shot me," before being rushed to Le Bonhe dates to the Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.
In an underlit patch of a Memphis night, a family was thrust into turmoil, with officers arriving around 1 a.m. at Delta Road where they found the injured teen. As accounted by Local Memphis, the victim had briefly left his home before returning with a wound. MPD officials attempted to stem the bleeding while the Department of Children's Services was also summoned in response to the event.
The investigation later led officers to nearby Manson Road, where additional evidence suggested a related shooting had occurred. Action News 5 reported that the police found properties hit by gunfire at around 2:25 a.m., which is believed to be connected to the event involving the teenager.
Details about the circumstances of the shooting remain scant as the 15-year-old victim has withheld information from the authorities. In an unusual twist, the family reportedly told MPD that their home security cameras were disabled, though investigators declared in the report that they "appeared to be working," as noted by FOX13 Memphis. As the community wrestles with yet another incident of gun violence, police are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH to aid in the ongoing investigation.
