A North Memphis intersection turned into an active crime scene Sunday night after gunfire left two people wounded, with both victims later showing up at Regional One Health in a private vehicle, police said.
Officers were dispatched to reports of shots fired near N. Watkins Street and Brown Avenue, but when they arrived, no victims were found in the area. A short time later, two people arrived at Regional One Health's Jefferson Avenue campus. One victim initially listed in critical condition was later upgraded to non-critical, according to police, while the second person suffered a minor injury and declined medical treatment.
Detectives said the suspected shooter took off from the scene in a black sedan headed north on Watkins. The investigation remains active.
What police told reporters
According to WREG, officers canvassed the area near Watkins and Brown while investigators interviewed witnesses and tried to retrace what happened before the victims arrived at the hospital. The outlet reported that both patients were brought to Regional One Health by private vehicle, where staff treated them at the Jefferson Avenue campus. WREG noted that police said one victim's condition was upgraded and that officers did not locate any victim at the intersection itself.
Suspect description and tips
Police said the suspect was last seen driving away in a black sedan traveling northbound on Watkins. Investigators are asking anyone who might have information, surveillance footage or dash-cam video to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH, according to CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County. The Memphis Police Department has also urged residents to reach out through its non-emergency channels if they have anything that could help the case.
Where the victims were treated
Both patients were taken to Regional One Health's main hospital at 877 Jefferson Avenue, which serves as the city's primary trauma center. Regional One Health's website lists the Jefferson Avenue campus as a regional referral hub that handles complex emergency cases.
What's next
As reported by WREG, police continue to label the incident an active investigation and have not announced any arrests. Anyone with information is urged to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH or contact the Memphis Police Department through its website.
