Memphis Police are on the lookout for a suspect involved in a South Memphis gas station shooting that occurred the day after Christmas. According to Action News 5, the incident took place on Friday afternoon near South Parkway and McMillan Street, where a man was shot and subsequently transported to Regional One in non-critical condition. Police have released surveillance photos of the suspect in hopes that the public can aid in their apprehension.
Details from FOX13 Memphis indicate the victim was crossing the parking lot of a BP gas station on South Parkway East when he heard gunshots and realized he had been struck in the leg. The Memphis Police Department (MPD) states the suspect was donning a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants with a Christmas design, and black Nike slides with black socks.
The suspect, before the shooting took place, was captured on video inside the business. The Memphis Police are urging anyone with information regarding the suspect's whereabouts to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH (2274), as reported by WREG News. This appeal to the community underscores the urgency in apprehending the individual responsible for the gunfire.
Amid ongoing concerns about violence in Memphis neighborhoods, this incident adds to the narrative of a community in the grip of a struggle for a sense of security. The MPD's dissemination of the suspect's images represents a call to action for the residents: to be the eyes and ears in a collective effort to safeguard their streets. Anyone with information that could help police is encouraged to contribute to this effort by contacting CrimeStoppers.
