Emergency crews rushed to the Southwind Lakes Apartments in southeast Shelby County on Friday night after an incident that sent multiple people to area hospitals. Neighbors described a heavy law-enforcement and fire-department presence as medics moved patients into ambulances, while investigators stayed on scene and officials planned a late-night briefing.
Scene and response
As reported by WREG, deputies from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and trucks from the Shelby County Fire Department converged on the Southwind Lakes Apartments near E. Shelby Drive Friday evening. The outlet reported that all individuals involved were taken to the hospital and that Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner was slated to hold a press conference at the complex at 11 p.m. Friday. WREG's coverage, which was updated late Friday night, included photographs credited to Harrison Klopp.
Who will speak
Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner was identified by the sheriff's office as the official expected to brief reporters. Buckner serves as SCSO's chief deputy and has been with the agency for more than two decades, according to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. The office's staff page notes Buckner's background in patrol and investigative units and his promotion to chief deputy in 2023.
What's still unknown
Authorities have released a few details about what triggered the emergency response. The sheriff's office did not immediately say whether any arrests were made or what caused the injuries. Reporters remained on scene awaiting the late-night briefing, and emergency crews could be seen in the photographs that accompanied the initial report. Further information from the sheriff's office briefing and hospital statements is expected as it becomes available.
