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Man in Critical Condition After Afternoon Shooting in Memphis, Police Seek Suspect and Motive

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Published on September 01, 2024
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A man has been left in critical condition following a shooting yesterday afternoon in Memphis, according to local law enforcement. The Memphis Police Department responded to the incident at approximately 3:18 p.m., after the victim, suffering from a gunshot wound, arrived at a firehouse located on 2248 Chelsea Avenue. WREG reports that the victim was subsequently transported to Regional One Hospital for medical treatment.

Further details suggest the incident took place at the intersection of Hubbard and Harrison, yet specifics surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remained scant as of the latest updates from authorities. FOX13 Memphis states that the investigation continues, and police have not released information about potential suspects or motives involved in the shooting.

The neighborhood, often referred to as Hollywood, became the center of a police investigation as officials cordoned off areas near the reported location of the shooting to collect evidence. There has been no update on the victim's condition since being admitted to the hospital in critical condition.

Local Memphis underscores that this is an ongoing investigation, and the Memphis Police Department has not yet commented, on whether any arrests have been made.