A fatal shooting occurred outside a Hickory Hill apartment complex in Memphis, TN, leaving one man dead on Thursday night, according to the Memphis Police Department and local news outlets. As detailed in a report by Action News 5, officers received a call at 7:11 p.m. concerning gunshot injuries on the 6300 block of Blackbird Drive at The Parkway Apartments, and upon arrival, police discovered the victim deceased in the roadway with no suspect information available at the moment.
Simultaneously, a related post from the Memphis Police Department's social media indicated that the shooting resulted in a male victim being pronounced dead at the scene, reinforcing the absence of any suspect details, as mentioned in the department's post and, individuals with any relevant knowledge are urged to contact authorities at 901-528-CASH to assist.
At 7:11 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 6300 block of Blackbird Drive. One male was pronounced deceased on the scene. No suspect information at this time. Please call 901-528-CASH with information.
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) February 14, 2025
Additional information provided by WREG further highlighted the shooting that unfolded near Parkway Apartments, with officers responding to the scene after reports of gunfire; however, many questions remain unanswered as Memphis Police solicit community support for camera footage or details that might lead to a resolution "We understand that this incident causes not only the family but the community pain and we want to bring closure to the family as soon as possible," said Major Billy Byrd, reaffirming the department's commitment to resolving the case swiftly.
