A tragic event unfolded on a Thursday evening in August 2024, when Memphis Police were called to a shooting at the Valero Gas Station on 443 E. Shelby Drive. According to the official Memphis Police report, the incident occurred at around 8:30 p.m., leaving one man severely wounded. He was found in a black Chevrolet Tahoe and then swiftly taken to the hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries, transforming the case into an investigation of a homicide.
As the authorities continue their search for the perpetrator, they have released a description of the suspect. Witnesses have described the suspect as a Black male, clad in red shorts and a black shirt. The potential getaway vehicle was noted as a Chrysler.
Those with information about the incident or the suspect are urged to come forward, as justice depends on witnesses speaking up. In the words of the Memphis Police, "Anyone with information about this incident could call Crimestoppers at 901-528-CASH."
