Shelby County Sheriff's Office is currently on the hunt for a group of suspects implicated in what started as an attempted robbery and escalated to a shooting at an apartment complex last night. According to Action News 5, the incident occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. at Waterford Place Apartments in the southeast part of Shelby County. Detectives are piecing together the events that led to the violence which resulted in the injury of an adult female.
The details surrounding the shooting are still emerging, and as per the authorities, fleeing the scene by vehicle were multiple suspects linked to this shooting. WREG reports that Shelby County deputies responded to a call about shots fired at the 8100 block of Waterford Circle following an attempted robbery. The wounded woman, located at the scene, was swiftly transported to the hospital; her wounds were serious, but not life-threatening.
Previous reports from residents mention a pattern of increasing unease in the area. As reported by Local Memphis, officials at the Shelby County Sheriff's Office confirmed the suspects connected with the shooting fled the scene in a car. The investigation remains active as detectives work to apprehend those responsible and put together the circumstances of what transpired on that tumultuous evening.
The Sheriff's Office has disseminated a call to action for any person who might hold knowledge pertinent to the shooting. Community members can contribute to the ongoing investigation by contacting Crimestoppers at 528-CASH, with assurances of confidentiality and anonymity being a priority for tipsters.
