A Sunday afternoon shooting left a man in critical condition and drew a heavy police response to southeast Memphis, after officers found the victim along the 4000 block of Germantown Road, according to authorities.
Police said the man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition and that an investigation was underway at the scene. Officers had responded to reports of gunfire in the area, where they located the wounded man, and the case remains active.
According to FOX13 Memphis, Memphis Police said there is no suspect information available at this time.
Citywide context
City officials have recently highlighted a broader decline in serious crime. The City of Memphis's Safer Communities Dashboard shows that homicide and other major offenses fell in 2025, according to the City of Memphis. Local coverage reported that serious crime hit a 25-year low that year, as detailed by Action News 5.
Police ask for tips
Memphis Police told FOX13 Memphis there is currently no suspect information in the Germantown Road shooting. Anyone with information or video is asked to contact the Memphis Police Department's non-emergency line at 901-545-2677 or call 911 in an emergency. These contact details are listed on the Memphis Police website.
Past incidents along Germantown Road
The same stretch of Germantown Road has seen other gun violence in recent years. In November 2024, one person was injured in a shooting in the area, according to Action News 5. Investigators are again urging anyone with video or information to come forward as they work to identify those responsible for the latest attack.
