A recent shooting in Orange Mound has left a juvenile girl injured, as reported by Memphis authorities on Friday night. The incident occurred on the 600 block of Pendleton Street, according to Action News 5, which adds that the Memphis Police Department (MPD) responded to the scene shortly before 10:40 p.m. The victim was taken to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital by private vehicle and has been reported to be in non-critical condition.
While the MPD has yet to make any arrests, the investigation remains ongoing. Given the nature of the shooting, which took place on Pendleton Street near Waverly Avenue, community concern is expected to heighten; especially since the victim, who someone taken, the victim arrived at the hospital in a non-critical state, as stated by FOX13 Memphis.
Adding to the currently available information, WREG notes that the age of the injured girl has not been disclosed. Police have provided no further details on the circumstances leading up to the shooting or any potential motives that may have spurred the gunfire.
The neighborhood of Orange Mound has been thrust into the spotlight following this incident, while police are continuing to seek out witnesses and evidence to aid in their investigation. Residents are urged to come forward with any information that may lead to the apprehension of the suspect, for in a statement said by police, no one is currently in custody, but the investigation remains active.
