Gunfire rattled part of South Memphis on Saturday as officers rushed to the 1300 block of South Bellevue Boulevard in the Soulsville neighborhood, where Memphis police spent hours trying to figure out exactly what went down. By late morning, investigators said they were still working to confirm whether anyone had been injured and had not released any suspect descriptions. Officers and detectives canvassed the area, going door to door and checking the street as the investigation stayed active.
According to WREG, officers arrived at the scene early on March 28 and told reporters they were trying to verify reports of possible injuries. The station later updated its coverage to note that police urged anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers. The initial report did not include any suspect information.
Police response and investigation
The Memphis Police Department has not released the names of anyone involved, has not provided suspect descriptions, and has not announced any arrests connected to the shooting. Memphis Police Department officials asked anyone who witnessed the incident to contact investigators directly or call the department’s non emergency number at 901-545-COPS. Detectives have been reaching out to nearby businesses for any available security video and speaking with residents in an effort to piece together what happened on the block.
Soulsville context
Soulsville, the South Memphis neighborhood anchored by the Stax Museum and LeMoyne-Owen College, is known for its deep musical roots alongside recurring public safety concerns. The Stax Museum’s site underscores the area’s cultural legacy, while earlier local reporting has highlighted prior shootings that drew community attention and renewed calls for witnesses to step up. Residents and neighborhood groups have for years pushed for more street-level safety resources, even as cultural institutions try to revitalize the area.
How to help
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH (2274) or submit a secure tip online at CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County. Tips can be submitted anonymously and may be eligible for a cash reward if they lead to an arrest. Authorities are also asking anyone with video or dashcam footage from the area to preserve it and share it with investigators.
