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East Memphis Shooting Near Rhodes Avenue Under Investigation

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Published on May 04, 2026
East Memphis Shooting Near Rhodes Avenue Under InvestigationSource: Thomas R Machnitzki, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Gunfire in East Memphis drew officers to the 4100 block of Rhodes Avenue late Sunday night, where Memphis police worked an active scene and began piecing together what happened. Investigators released a few immediate details about possible victims or suspects, and the identity of any shooter, along with the injury status of anyone involved, remained unclear as detectives canvassed the area. Authorities asked anyone with information to reach out to investigators.

What investigators have said

According to WREG, officers were called to the 4100 block of Rhodes Avenue late Sunday and remained on scene into Monday morning as detectives collected evidence. The initial report by Deja Davis was updated as reporters gathered additional information, and WREG said Memphis police confirmed the call. At this time, investigators have not released suspect information or confirmed any injuries.

How to report tips

The Memphis Police Department had not posted an incident summary for this call on its public news page as of Monday morning; investigators remained at the scene. Tips can be submitted anonymously to CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County at 901-528-CASH or via the CrimeStoppers website. Anyone with video, photos or information is asked to contact investigators so detectives can follow up.