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Early this morning, residents of North Memphis were awakened to the sound of gunfire, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement. The Memphis Police Department affirmed its investigation into a shooting that took place around 4 a.m. at a residence near Thomas Street and Marble Avenue. While the situation on the ground was dynamic with officers cordoning off the area, information remained scarce on the number of victims or the nature of the incident, Action News 5 reported.
The police department has not yet provided insights into the motivations behind the event or identified any suspects. It is still unclear if there were any injuries reported. A call for public assistance has been made, urging anyone with information to contribute to the investigation by reaching out to CrimeStoppers. In a gesture of civic responsibility, community members are asked to contact 901-528-CASH with any relevant details, as stated by WREG.
Local media outlets were on the scene, with reporters documenting the large police presence and the roped-off perimeter established by the investigators. The area was instead bustling with official activity, FOX13 Memphis captured several police cars and crime scene tape surrounding the intersection where the alleged shooting occurred.
The Memphis Police Department is expected to issue further updates, as their investigation makes headway.
