A Friday afternoon drive through the Northaven neighborhood of Memphis ended at a fire station and then a hospital after a man was shot while behind the wheel, authorities said. Deputies responded to a shots-fired call near Brandywine Boulevard and Braden Drive around 2:25 p.m., and the wounded driver arrived shortly afterward at a nearby fire station. He was taken to an area hospital in critical condition and has since been upgraded to non‑critical.
What investigators say
According to Action News 5, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were first sent to the Brandywine and Braden area, where the victim told them he had been shot while driving down Brandywine. The station reports that no suspects have been identified and the investigation is still active. Investigators have not released the victim’s name or any possible motive in the case.
How to help
Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has video is urged to contact CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County at 901‑528‑CASH (2274) or submit a tip through the group’s website, CrimeStoppers. Tips can be made anonymously and may be eligible for a cash reward, depending on the case. Investigators often ask residents to review doorbell and dash‑cam footage after shootings in residential neighborhoods.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office media page includes information on how to submit tips and contact public information officers, and deputies say they will keep canvassing the Northaven area as the probe continues, according to the office: Shelby County Sheriff's Office. This story will be updated if additional details are released.
