Memphis police are working to piece together what happened in a pre-dawn shooting in Hickory Hill on Saturday that left a man fighting for his life. Officers were called around 3:31 a.m. to the area near the intersection of Hickory Hill Road and Winchester Road, and witnesses told investigators the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital in a private vehicle. Authorities said the victim remained in critical condition.
The Memphis Police Department confirmed the 3:31 a.m. response and the victim’s condition, as reported by Action News 5. Investigators have not released any suspect description, and an apparent motive is still unknown.
Hickory Hill's recent violence
The Hickory Hill area has seen several serious shootings this spring, including cases that left people critically injured and at least one person dead, according to local coverage. In southeast Memphis, Wild Rye Lane erupts again, and coverage has highlighted a string of incidents that have many residents feeling on edge.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH, per Action News 5. Detectives say tips, video or eyewitness accounts could be crucial in moving the investigation forward.
