Memphis police are trying to track down a gunman who, officers say, shot a man during an argument over a $10 loan on Highland Street near Southern Avenue, then took off on a purple bicycle heading west on Southern. The shooting happened around 8 p.m. Tuesday.
According to Action News 5, two men started arguing when one asked the other to pay back $10 he was owed. Instead of handing over the cash, police say the man who owed the money pulled a gun and shot the other man before riding away.
Investigators are asking anyone who saw a purple bike or heard the argument to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
Where it happened
The confrontation unfolded at the busy intersection along the Highland Strip, just off the University of Memphis. The corner is a familiar rail crossing surrounded by late-night spots and student traffic, which can make it harder for detectives to pin down exactly who saw what and when.
The rail crossing at Southern and Highland is a well-known landmark in the University District and part of one of Midtown's main student corridors, a setting that will likely guide how officers canvas the area, according to High Ground News.
Police appeal for tips
Memphis police have not released the names of the men involved and say the case is still under investigation, as reported by Action News 5. Officers are again urging anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH so detectives can follow up on leads.
