Early Friday evening in Hickory Hill, a man was shot along Winchester Road near South Mendenhall, and Memphis police quickly detained two people at the scene. Officers arrived shortly after 6 p.m., and the wounded man was taken to a hospital in non‑critical condition, according to police.
According to Local Memphis, officers held two people for questioning while detectives processed evidence and interviewed witnesses. The outlet reports the victim was transported to a nearby hospital in non‑critical condition. Police did not immediately say whether the two people detained had been formally charged, and investigators have opened a probe into what led up to the gunfire.
Where it happened
The shooting unfolded along a busy stretch of Winchester Road near South Mendenhall, a corridor lined with businesses and steady through‑traffic in southeast Memphis. The Hickory Hill area has seen several high‑profile incidents and carjackings in recent months, adding to already heightened community concern. a string of crimes in the area has previously been reported, with residents and business owners saying the corridor has been on edge.
Police response and tips
Memphis police say detectives remained on scene to collect evidence and talk to witnesses as they worked to piece together what happened. The Memphis Police Department and CrimeStoppers provide several ways for the public to share information. CrimeStoppers' tip line is (901) 528‑CASH, and MPD's non‑emergency number is listed on its website.
Legal notes
Officers detained two people at the scene but had not publicly confirmed any formal charges as of Friday night, according to reporting. If arrests are processed, booking and charge details typically appear in the Shelby County inmate database.
Hoodline will update this post if police or prosecutors release additional details. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Memphis police or CrimeStoppers.
