Gunfire on a Hickory Hill roadway left a man in critical condition Friday, after Memphis police say they found him wounded along Knight Arnold Road near Kirby Parkway and rushed him to the hospital. Detectives have launched an active investigation and are working to track down whoever pulled the trigger.
Police response
Memphis Police Department officers responded to a report of shots fired and arrived to find one male victim suffering from gunshot injuries. He was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, according to FOX13 Memphis. At the time of the report, officers said they did not yet have information on a suspect and that detectives were canvassing the area, checking for surveillance footage, and continuing to work the case.
Hickory Hill context
The shooting adds to a string of recent gun violence in Hickory Hill, with other late-night incidents reported along Knight Arnold and nearby corridors. Local outlets have documented other recent shootings, and coverage by Action News 5 has highlighted persistent safety concerns in the neighborhood.
What police are asking
Police are asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything related to Friday's shooting to contact the Memphis Police Department, the agency told FOX13 Memphis. Investigators say they plan to release additional details as they develop and as the search for a suspect continues.
