Local authorities confirmed a fatal shooting took place in the Binghampton neighborhood of Memphis, leaving at least one person dead. The Memphis Police Department (MPD) responded to reports of gunfire on North Merton Street last night, WREG reported. Details about the incident remain limited, and officials have not released any information about possible suspects.
Officers arrived at the scene shortly before 11:40 p.m. and found one individual who was later pronounced dead. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear. The area was heavily attended by law enforcement, including Memphis authorities, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, and the ATF, as reported by WREG. The presence of multiple agencies indicates a serious investigation, though no additional details have been released.
Two suspects, described as Black males wearing all dark clothing, are being sought, as reported by Action News 5. Police have not provided a motive for the shooting or indicated whether the suspects and the victim were known to each other.
The Memphis Police Department is asking anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Authorities stated that tips could assist in the investigation and provided the CrimeStoppers hotline at 901-528-CASH for submissions.
