Two separate shootings overnight in Memphis' Parkway Village neighborhood left residents rattled, according to police; no one was confirmed injured. Officers worked two active scenes early Wednesday: one at a gas station near Watson Street and Knight Arnold Road and another at the intersection of Goodlett Street and Almo Avenue. Detectives stayed on scene into the morning while neighbors and commuters steered around flashing lights and police tape.
According to WREG, officers were first dispatched to Goodlett and Almo a little after midnight, then later responded to a call at the gas station on Watson and Knight Arnold. WREG's report by Deja Davis includes a photo by Quintin Bearkley that shows a bullet hole punched through the lower panel of a vehicle door at one of the scenes. Memphis police are investigating both incidents and have not released suspect descriptions when the station published its update.
What police say
Memphis police have not shared details about any suspects or possible victims from either scene and say the investigations are still active. The department is asking anyone with information or relevant footage to contact Crime Stoppers at 901‑528‑CASH (2274), per the Memphis Police Department. Detectives are canvassing the area and reviewing surveillance and dashcam video as they work to piece together what happened.
Incidents add to a tense month in the neighborhood
The overnight reports land on top of a string of recent shootings in Parkway Village, including a mid-April strip mall attack that left one man dead and two others critically injured, according to Action News 5. Other scenes have cropped up in the area this year as well, such as a March investigation on Kenosha Road that saw a block swarmed by cops, underscoring how frequently officers are called to the neighborhood. Residents told reporters the recurring violence has left many on edge and glued to their security footage.
Detectives are now urging anyone who witnessed either of the latest shootings or who has doorbell, dashcam, or other surveillance video to share it with investigators as they build timelines and explore any possible links between the two scenes. WREG reported that crews remained on scene into the morning while officers processed evidence. The investigations remain ongoing, and police say they will release additional details once they are confirmed.
