A grainy cellphone video circulating online appears to show a crash and a man opening fire on Interstate 40 near Jackson Avenue in Memphis, leaving a green SUV on the shoulder and drivers scrambling. The short clip surfaced Wednesday and has renewed worries about just how quickly violence can erupt on the city's highways.
According to FOX13 Memphis, the footage, shared with the station by a user identified as "qing qdawg," shows a man in a green shirt firing shots at the crashed SUV before jumping back into a waiting car with a passenger. The station reports the SUV sits damaged on the shoulder while other drivers keep moving past. FOX13 says it reached out to the Memphis Police Department for comment but did not immediately hear back.
What the footage shows
The camera angle is distant and the clip is brief, so exact timing and motive are hard to pin down from the video alone. In it, a man stands near the crashed vehicle and appears to fire multiple rounds before climbing back into the other car, which then drives off. Because the shot is shaky and recorded from the roadside, it does not make clear whether anyone was struck or injured.
Violence on that stretch of I-40
Incidents on that stretch of I-40 near Jackson Avenue have happened before. In 2021, Action News 5 reported a road‑rage shooting that struck a delivery truck and caused a crash. Local reporters and law enforcement have urged drivers with dashcam footage to share clips after interstate shootings because video often proves crucial for identifying suspects.
Police response
As FOX13 Memphis reported, the Memphis Police Department had not immediately released details about any injuries or arrests tied to the clip. Investigators typically review cellphone and dashcam video for leads, and authorities encourage anyone with information to contact local tip lines.
The video adds to mounting concerns about safety on major city roadways and the speed with which violent episodes can unfold on busy interstates. This story will be updated as officials release more information or announce any arrests in connection with the incident.
