Shortly after 5:30 a.m. Sunday, officers in South Memphis found a man who had been stabbed and rushed him to the hospital in critical condition. Police detained one person at the scene, and a second person was taken to a hospital with non-critical injuries. The Memphis Police Department says detectives are investigating the fight that led to the injuries, and the case remains active as officers gather evidence and interview witnesses.
What the police say
According to FOX13 Memphis, officers responded to the 1400 block of Leland Street just after 5:30 a.m. and discovered the stabbing victim. FOX13 reports the Memphis Police Department said both people had been involved in a fight before the injuries, that one person was detained, and that a second person was treated for non-critical wounds. The station adds that the department has the scene under investigation and is working to determine the sequence of events.
Neighborhood context
South Memphis has seen a string of violent incidents in recent weeks, with local coverage documenting multiple shootings and large police responses across the neighborhood. Hoodline reported an intense police sweep after reports of gunfire on May 1 that left officers canvassing blocks and asking residents for video. Action News 5 has also covered other overnight shootings in South Memphis earlier this month, illustrating a pattern that law enforcement officials say they are trying to address.
How to help investigators
Police are asking anyone with information, photos, or video to contact investigators. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH or through the CrimeStoppers website at CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, and the Memphis Police Department lists non-emergency contact options on its website at Memphis Police Department. Detectives said the investigation is ongoing and urged witnesses to come forward.
