The Memphis Police Department is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred at Pershing Park Apartments in the Frayser neighborhood early this morning. Around 4:21 a.m., police responded to reports of gunfire in the complex, as highlighted by a report from Action News 5. Initially, details surrounding the event were scarce, and it was unclear if there were any injuries.
Further reports concerning the shooting revealed that a man was injured after an argument with his girlfriend led to violence. The dispute, taking place within the confines of an apartment, escalated, leading to the destruction of the man’s phone and the girlfriend firing a weapon, striking him as he walked away, WREG News discloses. The suspect fled the scene and has not yet been apprehended. Investigating officers have extended their search for her in the wake of the altercation and shooting.
The victim's injuries are reported to be non-critical, as he was promptly taken to a hospital for treatment. The nature of their argument or what specifically provoked the confrontation has not yet been disclosed by the Memphis Police.
Adding to the details, FOX13 Memphis reported that the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute. After receiving the call at 4:20 a.m., police found that the man had already been shot. They indicated that while the injuries sustained were serious, they did not threaten the man’s life. Identified as the shooter, the girlfriend left the scene in a vehicle, with police efforts ongoing to locate her.
The Memphis Police Department has yet to release further details about the incident, and as the investigation continues, more information is expected to emerge regarding the circumstances of the shooting. Anyone with information pertinent to the case is encouraged to come forward and contact authorities.
