Memphis police descended on the Parkway Village neighborhood early Saturday after reports of gunfire near the intersection of Winchester Road and Knight Road. Officers moved in to secure the area and comb the scene for evidence and possible victims, officials said. Early on, police had not released any suspect information and reported no arrests.
Officers Respond Before Sunrise At Busy Crossroads
Officers were dispatched just before dawn and stayed in the area as detectives processed evidence, according to WREG. The station reported that investigators were still working to determine whether anyone had been injured and were canvassing nearby homes and businesses for witnesses. WREG described the situation as an active investigation, with more details expected once police firm up what exactly happened at the intersection.
Recent Violence Keeps Parkway Village On Edge
The shooting scare comes on the heels of several violent incidents in Parkway Village. The neighborhood has seen multiple shootings in recent weeks, including an April 16 triple shooting that left one person dead, as reported by the Daily Memphian. Earlier this week, local TV crews covered a shots-fired call at an Express Mart on Knight Arnold Road, according to Action News 5. The string of incidents has left residents and investigators uneasy as police step up patrols in the area.
How Residents Can Help Investigators
Anyone with information about Saturday’s shooting is urged to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH (2274) or submit an anonymous tip online, according to CrimeStoppers of Memphis. For non-emergency matters, the Memphis Police Department can be reached at 901-545-COPS, and detectives stressed that witnesses are encouraged to come forward. More general contact information is available on the Memphis Police Department website.
Investigators say the case remains open and that they will release additional details as evidence is processed and witnesses are interviewed, per WREG. Hoodline will update this story if MPD or other agencies provide new information.
