A man was shot and killed Monday night near Memphis International Airport, police said, once again putting the spotlight on violence in the area. Officers were called shortly before 9 p.m. to the 3300 block of Morningview Drive near Tchulahoma Road, where they found an adult male dead at the scene. The investigation remains active, and authorities have released few details as detectives work to identify a suspect.
According to WREG, Memphis police confirmed the fatality but have not provided any suspect description or possible motive. Officers stayed in the area into the night while homicide investigators examined the scene, the station reported.
Anyone with information is urged to contact CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County at 901-528-CASH (2274). The organization notes that tips can be submitted anonymously and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Airport Area Has Seen Multiple Violent Incidents
The roads surrounding Memphis International have been the backdrop for repeated violence in recent years, with local reporting and city data documenting dozens of shootings in the airport corridor. As Action News 5 reported in 2024, city crime metrics have flagged hundreds of violent crimes in the broader airport area, prompting periodic security reviews by airport officials.
The Memphis Police Department’s homicide unit is leading the latest investigation and is asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has video from the area to come forward. Per WREG, there have been no arrests, and officers continue to seek tips from the public, including through CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH (2274).
