A late-night encounter at a Whitehaven Walgreens ended in deadly gunfire early Sunday, leaving one person dead and kicking off a homicide investigation along one of Memphis' busiest corridors.
Memphis police said officers were called just after midnight to the 4100 block of Elvis Presley Boulevard, where they found a person who had been shot. The victim was taken from the scene and later died, according to investigators. Preliminary information indicates the person was attempting to rob the store when they were shot. No other injuries were reported at the scene.
Police: Attempted Robbery Turned Deadly
According to FOX13 Memphis, the Memphis Police Department confirmed an active investigation and said early evidence points to an attempted robbery at the Walgreens before shots were fired. Officials have not released the victim's name and have not said whether anyone is in custody.
Context: A Pattern at Local Walgreens
The killing lands on the heels of a string of armed robberies at Walgreens locations across Memphis late last year and into early 2025, a trend detailed in a series of armed robberies at Walgreens report. Those earlier cases included multiple incidents along Elvis Presley Boulevard and other corridors, prompting police to circulate suspect descriptions and ask the public for tips.
Investigation Ongoing
Police say the investigation remains active and have not released additional information on possible suspects or a more detailed motive. Detectives continue to work the case, and FOX13 Memphis reports it will update coverage as the Memphis Police Department releases more details.
