A man was found dead Saturday in the Hickory Hill neighborhood, and Memphis police have opened a death investigation, officials said. Officers remained on the scene for hours as investigators collected evidence and spoke with potential witnesses. Authorities have not released the man’s name or any information about how he died.
Police were called to the 2900 block of Charlestowne Pl., just off Mt. Moriah Road Extended, where they found a man who was pronounced dead at the scene, according to WREG. The Memphis Police Department has classified the situation as an ongoing death investigation while detectives work the area, canvassing the surrounding homes for witnesses and any evidence that might explain what happened.
Officers are asking anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH, according to local coverage by Action News 5. The station has repeatedly pressed residents to share videos or tips that could help detectives in Hickory Hill cases. As of the latest updates, police have not announced any arrests tied to this discovery.
Hickory Hill’s Recent Violence And Community Concerns
The death comes as Hickory Hill continues to wrestle with a string of violent incidents in recent months, including a Christmas Day gas-station shooting that left one man dead and resulted in arrests, previously reported in Christmas gas station shooting. The steady drumbeat of shootings has fueled louder calls from residents and some officials for more patrols and additional cameras across the neighborhood. Local leaders say community tips and shared video have been crucial in moving previous investigations forward.
How To Contact Police
Detectives from MPD’s Mt. Moriah division, the unit that covers east Shelby County neighborhoods including Hickory Hill, are leading the inquiry, according to the Memphis Police Department. The Mt. Moriah station lists front-desk and non-emergency numbers for residents who have concerns and encourages anyone with home surveillance or dash-cam footage to share it with investigators. Police have stressed that tips and video evidence have helped them identify suspects in earlier cases.
The investigation remains active, and detectives are continuing to follow leads, according to initial reporting from Action News 5. Anyone who may have seen something or has relevant footage from the area is urged to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
