A man has lost his life following a shooting incident that occurred in Raleigh on Tuesday evening. Action News 5 reports that Memphis Police Department officers were called to the vicinity of Ridgemont and New Allen Road at around 5:46 p.m. where they found the victim in critical condition.
He was swiftly transported to Regional One Hospital, where, despite urgent medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries. The identity of the victim, as of this report has not been disclosed, and police have yet to identify a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting.
In a documentation of neighborhood crime, there have been five notable incidents in this block for the current year. According to data from the Memphis Police Department, prior offences included two involving intimidation and three assault calls, with the most recent of these taking place in September, as per Action News 5.
Local Memphis confirms the shooting event occurred on the 3500 block of Ridgemont Avenue, as first responders attempted, in earnest to save the man's life. As families in the area deal with the aftermath of this incident, authorities urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
While details remain scarce, the Memphis Police Department continues to delve into the circumstances that led to the man's death. FOX13 Memphis has not yet received additional information regarding potential suspects or motives. This story is developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
