A quiet stretch of North Merton Street in Memphis' Hollywood neighborhood became the center of a death investigation early Monday after Memphis Police officers found a body and launched an inquiry. Detectives were on the scene, but authorities have not released any identifying details about the person who died or what might have led to the death.
According to Action News 5, officers responded at 5:22 a.m. to a dead-on-arrival call on North Merton Street in the Hollywood area. As of the station's report, investigators had not shared any additional information.
MPD context and citywide trends
The Memphis Police Department has reported notable declines in violent crime in 2025, even as officers continue responding to serious calls across the city. In its year-end review, the department highlighted reductions in murders and other major offenses and said it plans to keep up targeted work on individual cases and ongoing investigations. Those details are outlined in the Memphis Police Department report.
How to report tips
Police are asking anyone with information about what happened on North Merton Street to contact investigators or submit an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers. The CrimeStoppers tip line for Memphis and Shelby County is listed as CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH (2274), and anyone with urgent information is urged to call 911.
