A Memphis neighborhood is grappling with the aftermath of a shooting that escalated from a lingering dispute over money. Last Friday afternoon, Memphis Police were summoned to the 1000 block of Linden Avenue in response to a reported shooting; there, officers discovered a male victim inside his vehicle with a gunshot wound to the chest, as per WREG. The critically injured man was swiftly transported to Regional One hospital, unable to provide a statement due to the urgency of his condition, yet before he was taken, he indicated a man sitting on a park bench, later identified by police as 67-year-old David Jones.
According to WREG, Jones was detained at the shooting scene, and during this time he allegedly expressed his frustration with the victim, saying, "I’m sick of that guy owing me money." Memphis Police discovered a .25 caliber handgun on Jones, which matched a spent casing found near the victim's car. Upon questioning a witness, they learned about the ongoing disagreement between the men, which had apparently lasted about two weeks, culminating in Jones allegedly admitting to the witness, "I shot him."
The incident occurred near the City View Towers Senior Apartments, though Action News 5 indicates that Memphis Police have not confirmed if the shooting took place at the senior living facility; however, it was noted that the victim was found nearby and is now in stable condition after being rushed to the hospital in a critical state. Jones is now facing charges for attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.
