A man was killed in a Monday night shooting in Whitehaven, according to Memphis police. Officers responded around 9:50 p.m. to the 1900 block of Raines Road and found the victim with gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a hospital in critical condition and later died. Police have not publicly released his name or any possible motive.
Police Response and Witness Reports
The Memphis Police Department told FOX13 Memphis that officers who arrived on the 1900 block of Raines Road transported the wounded man to a nearby hospital. According to the station, witnesses left the scene in a green SUV and a silver SUV, and detectives are canvassing the neighborhood for evidence. Investigators had not named any suspects as of the latest update.
Where It Happened and Recent Context
The killing adds to a troubling run of gun violence in Whitehaven. A Feb. 19 Mill Creek shooting left a man in critical condition, and Action News 5 has reported multiple shootings along Raines Road and at nearby apartment complexes in recent months.
How to Help
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Memphis & Shelby County at 901-528-CASH (2274) or submit an anonymous tip online, the group’s website says. Tips that lead to an arrest could be eligible for a cash reward.
Investigation Ongoing
The Memphis Police Department says the investigation remains active and no arrests have been announced, according to FOX13 Memphis. Detectives are reviewing available surveillance footage and continuing to track down leads.
