A man reportedly drove himself to St. Francis Hospital after being grazed by gunfire on Memphis' Interstate 240 on Tuesday, as detailed by authorities. The incident occurred near Getwell Road, and the Memphis Police Department (MPD) responded to the scene at approximately 2:39 p.m. following a report of an aggravated assault, as mentioned in a WREG article. The victim told the police that he had an altercation with the driver of an SUV -- the individual, who was wearing a green vest and appeared to be between 20-25 years old with black hair, fired four or five shots in his direction.
The man, who did not retaliate with gunfire, described the ordeal as a "random act of violence" in a statement obtained by Local Memphis, and still he managed to note a phone number from the assailant before shots were fired; however, a search conducted by officers in the area failed to retrieve any shell casings. The MPD has not disclosed any information regarding other potential injuries or arrests related to the interstate shooting.
Upon arrival at the hospital, the victim was found to have sustained minor injuries where three knuckles on his right hand were grazed by gunfire, MPD shared details that their vehicle, a red Chevy Impala riddled with multiple bullet holes, was located in the hospital parking lot and later transported to an impound lot, these remarks were echoed in a report by FOX13 Memphis.
The ongoing investigation invites anyone with pertinent information regarding the I-240 shooting to contact Crime Stoppers, with the Memphis authorities reiterating the urgency for public assistance in apprehending the suspect, and as this narrative unfolds, the community stands at the intersection of concern and vigilance, hoping for the swift administration of justice. While the victim's wounds were non-critical and they are expected to recover fully, the broader questions of public safety and gun violence on Memphis roadways linger unresolved. Members of the community with information can call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
