A fatal shooting occurred late Friday night at Airways Express located at 4907 Airways Boulevard, leaving one victim dead after being transported to the hospital; Memphis police are now actively searching for the suspect seen fleeing the scene. According to the Memphis Police Department, officers were called to the convenience store at approximately 10:35 p.m. where they discovered the wounded individual who later died from their injuries, the identity of the victim has not been released pending family notification.
The suspect, described as a male donning a white T-shirt and a blue zip-up hoodie jacket accompanied by black pants, white socks, and black slides, was reported to have entered the store following the victim's arrival and was seen exiting prior to the gunfire, subsequently heading towards the Highland Meadows Apartments on foot. The precise motive for the shooting remains unclear and the investigation is currently ongoing, as the authorities comb through evidence and solicit tips from the public that might lead to an arrest.
Memphis Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH (2274), a call that could be pivotal in solving this act of violence; callers can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.
