An early-morning stop at a South Memphis gas station turned into a crime scene Saturday after a man was shot and critically wounded, according to Memphis police.
Officers were called shortly after 6:30 a.m. to a reported wounding at the Marathon station at South Parkway East and Florida Street. Responding units found a man suffering from gunshot injuries and rushed him to a hospital in critical condition. Police said two men were taken into custody at the scene as detectives opened an active investigation.
Police: Two Detained After Wounding Call
According to Action News 5, officers discovered the wounded man at the Marathon station and had him transported to the hospital in critical condition. The outlet reports that Memphis Police told them "two men were taken into custody in connection with this incident" and that the investigation is ongoing.
As of Saturday, officials had not released the names of anyone involved or announced any charges. Detectives are working through witness interviews and reviewing available video as they try to piece together what happened in those pre-dawn minutes at the pumps.
Gas-Station Violence Along South Parkway
The South Parkway corridor has seen more than its share of trouble at the gas pumps. Coverage of a February killing at a BP on South Parkway East is one recent example, part of a pattern of shootings and violent incidents reported at convenience stores and stations across the area.
Residents and business owners have repeatedly called for stepped-up patrols, security upgrades, and other safety measures at these high-traffic spots, arguing that the combination of cash, cars and long hours makes them magnets for trouble.
Broader Context
Gun violence remains a stubborn public-health problem in Memphis. Reporting from MLK50 found April 2025 to be one of the deadliest months on record for children in the city, underscoring how shootings have become a persistent crisis touching families across neighborhoods.
Citywide crime numbers have shown mixed trends in recent years, and leaders continue to argue over which strategies best curb gunfire and shore up safety along busy commercial strips like South Parkway East.
How To Help Investigators
Anyone with information about Saturday's shooting is urged to contact CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County at 901-528-CASH (2274) or submit an anonymous tip online. The Memphis Police Department also accepts nonemergency tips and reports through its website.
For the CrimeStoppers tip line, visit CrimeStoppers of Memphis. For department contact details, see the Memphis Police Department site.
