Pre-dawn gunfire shook a Northeast Memphis block early Tuesday, drawing a swift response from officers on Carrick Court just after 4 a.m. Patrol units stayed on scene while investigators went to work, combing the area for clues.
The Memphis Police Department has confirmed that the incident is under active investigation but has not released any information about possible injuries. For now, the official word is that details are still thin as officers sort out what unfolded in the dark, early-morning hours.
According to WMC Action News 5, MPD said officers were dispatched around 4:10 a.m. on a shots-fired call along Carrick Court in Northeast Memphis. The station reported there was “no word yet on whether any parties were injured” at the time of its initial coverage. Authorities have not yet provided further public updates.
How the department is responding
After a shots-fired call, officers typically lock down the area, search for shell casings or other physical evidence, and work to determine whether anyone was struck or if there are identifiable suspects, according to the Memphis Police Department. The department’s public information pages list 911 for emergencies and 901-545-COPS as the non-emergency line for tips, video, or other information that might help an investigation like this.
What neighbors can expect
Residents in and around Carrick Court should expect a heavier-than-usual police presence in the hours after an incident like this. Officers may knock on doors, ask neighbors what they saw or heard, and request access to security camera footage that could help piece together a timeline.
WMC Action News 5 is continuing to track the case and has said it will post updates as soon as more information becomes available. This story will be updated when authorities release additional details.
