A late-night burst of gunfire in East Memphis left one man dead Friday, turning a stretch near Park Avenue into an active crime scene just before midnight. Officers were called to Kelley Circle South, where they found the victim, rushed him to a hospital, and later confirmed he had died. The shooting triggered an overnight police presence in the neighborhood as investigators began working the case.
Memphis Police responded to Kelley Circle South near Park Avenue around 11:55 p.m. Friday and took the victim to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, according to Action News 5. Police said the suspects were six black males who took off from the scene in a white SUV, and no arrests had been announced. Investigators have asked anyone who saw or heard anything to come forward.
Police appeal and how to report tips
The Memphis Police Department is urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH (2274) or submit an anonymous tip online, according to the Memphis Police Department. Tips can be sent through the department’s Crime Stoppers link, and callers may be eligible for a cash reward if the information leads to an arrest. Detectives said they were gathering evidence at the scene and reviewing any available video as they work to track down the suspects.
Investigators' next steps
Police have not publicly released the victim’s name or identified a possible motive, and the investigation remains active. Memphis Police said the suspects were six black males who fled in a white SUV, as reported by Action News 5. Detectives again urged anyone with video footage or tips to contact Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.
