Early this morning, Memphis became the focal point of law enforcement investigation after gunfire erupted at a local Hickory Hill Mexican restaurant, subsequently followed by a deadly shooting incident in Cordova that left a man and a woman deceased. Authorities are investigating the events that led to the violent outbursts, with law enforcement and local media tracking these separate but troubling occurrences.
According to WREG, officers responded to a shooting call at Mojitos Locos Mexican Sports Bar on 3705 Malco Way around 1 a.m., but details surrounding the shooter's identity or the condition of potential victims remained tightly held under wraps as the investigation continued, meanwhile, Action News 5 confirmed that Memphis Police is actively investigating the shootings, though they, too, could not yet confirm if any injuries had been sustained.
While the community reeled from the news of gunfire at the local eatery, tragedy struck again in Cordova where a harrowing event resulted in the untimely death of two individuals, a man and a woman. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office investigated the events leading to the discovery of the victims on Meadow Trail Cove, as reported by FOX13.
Authorities have not yet confirmed if the two series of events are connected. Locals are urged to come forward with information that could help law enforcement, CrimeStoppers has implored community members to call their hotline at 901-528-CASH.
