Tragedy struck earlier today in Southeast Shelby County where a shooting left two people dead. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the fatality of a woman at the scene. They also reported a man critically wounded from gunfire. Despite swift medical intervention, the man succumbed to his injuries at Regional One Hospital, according to WREG.

Deputies were dispatched to the 7600 block of Newfound Gap Road near East Shelby Drive around 5:15 a.m., responding to reports of the incident in the Pinnacle Point neighborhood. On arrival, the scene was found active with emergency personnel and law enforcement attending to the gravely wounded man before his transit to the hospital. "This is still an active crime scene and the investigation is ongoing," the Sheriff’s Office stated, as reported by Action News 5.

Multiple local residents have indicated that the shooting stemmed from a domestic violence situation. An eyewitness recounted hearing a dispute followed by gunshots, an ABC24 report conveyed. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office, while confirming their response to the incident and the tragic outcome, have not detailed the nature of the relationship between the victims.

As the law enforcement continues its inquiry, details remain sparse. "The Sheriff's Office said they are still investigating active crime scene," noted a news segment on Local Memphis. The community now waits for further revelations as to the precise circumstances that led to this deadly altercation.