A Tuesday night shooting in the Whitehaven neighborhood left two men seriously injured, Memphis police said. Officers were called to the 5400 block of Lochinvar Drive, where they found one man suffering from gunshot wounds and rushed him to a hospital in critical condition. A second man later showed up at the hospital in a private vehicle and was listed in critical but stable condition.
What MPD says
According to FOX13 Memphis, Memphis Police Department officers responded to the 5400 block of Lochinvar Drive on Tuesday and located the victims, with one taken by ambulance in critical condition and the other arriving at the hospital in a private car. FOX13 reports the department had not released any suspect information at the time of its coverage, and detectives remained on the scene following investigative leads.
Whitehaven's recent shootings
The Lochinvar Drive shooting is the latest in a series of gunfire incidents reported in Whitehaven in recent weeks. Bloody Night On Shelby Drive and other local reports have documented multiple, at times deadly, shootings across the neighborhood this spring, with residents and community groups closely watching the trend. Local coverage has consistently noted that police are asking for public tips as these investigations continue.
How to help
Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has video related to it to contact the Memphis Police. Previous local reporting notes that CrimeStoppers of Memphis & Shelby County can be reached at 901‑528‑CASH (901‑528‑2274) for anonymous tips. Action News 5 and other outlets have urged residents to share surveillance or doorbell footage directly with investigators, since such material can be especially important early in a case. Tips and leads are being routed to the detectives assigned to this shooting.
What investigators are doing
Officers processed the scene and canvassed nearby blocks for potential witnesses and cameras shortly after the gunfire, according to initial reporting. No arrests have been announced, and police have not released any suspect descriptions. Authorities say they will provide updates as the investigation moves forward, and this story will be updated when new information is released.
