A late-morning shooting in Raleigh rattled a stretch of northeast Memphis on Saturday, leaving one man hurt and two people detained as police flooded the scene on Raleigh Millington Road.
Officers were called around 10:30 a.m. to the 3100 block of Raleigh Millington Road, where they found a man who had been shot. He was taken to a hospital in non‑critical condition, and police said two people were detained while investigators worked the scene.
According to Action News 5, Memphis Police Department officials confirmed the response time, location, and that the victim was transported with non‑critical injuries. The outlet reports that two individuals were taken into custody as detectives began their investigation. Names and any potential charges have not been released while the case remains active.
Police response and investigation
MPD told reporters it stayed on scene to canvass the area, searching for witnesses and surveillance footage to piece together what led up to the gunfire. The department's news page describes a busy April for officers across Memphis and points to a recent report showing year‑to‑date drops in overall crime, according to the Memphis Police Department. Detectives urged anyone with information or video from the area to contact MPD directly or submit tips through CrimeStoppers.
What to watch next
Action News 5 reports it will continue to update its coverage as MPD releases new information and follows up on leads. Residents in the Raleigh neighborhood described heavy police activity around the scene, and authorities say they plan to share more details, including any charges and formal identifications, once the investigation moves forward.
