An early-morning shooting jolted a northeast Memphis neighborhood awake Friday, as Memphis police converged on a home on Blueridge Drive near Covington Pike just before 4:30 a.m. Multiple patrol cars and crime-scene tape surrounded the residence, and investigators remained on scene into the morning while detectives worked to secure the area and document what happened.
Scene and initial response
The call came in shortly before 4:30 a.m. Friday for a shooting at a home on Blueridge Drive off Covington Pike. Reporters at the scene described several MPD officers and crime-scene tape around the property, and the station reported it had contacted police for information about any injuries or possible suspects, according to FOX13 Memphis.
Police contact and tips
MPD's public site lists the department's non-emergency number as 901-545-COPS and directs people to CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH for anonymous tips. Residents with any information about the Blueridge Drive shooting are urged to contact the Memphis Police Department or submit tips online, per the Memphis Police Department.
Investigation ongoing
Detectives were described as securing the scene and collecting evidence, and MPD has not released details about injuries, suspects, or a possible motive. The station said it had reached out to police for further information and that updates on the case were still pending, according to FOX13 Memphis.
