A dispute in a quiet East Memphis neighborhood turned deadly Tuesday when a woman was shot and killed and a man later died after shooting himself, according to Memphis police. Investigators say they are treating the case as an apparent murder-suicide.
Officers were called to Mynders Avenue in East Memphis, where they found both victims, according to the Memphis Police Department. The man was taken to a hospital by emergency crews and later died. Police say the shooting followed an altercation between the two people involved.
FOX13 Memphis reports that the confrontation unfolded on Mynders Avenue between Midland and Walker avenues. According to the outlet, police said the man shot and killed the woman during a fight, then turned the weapon on himself. He later died at the hospital, and officers are treating the case as an apparent murder-suicide. Authorities have not released either victim's name while they work to notify family members.
Where it happened
The stretch of Mynders Avenue at the center of the investigation sits in the 38111 ZIP code of East Memphis, lined with single-family homes and small multifamily properties. Public records and listings place the blocks involved around the 3500 to 3600 range on Mynders Avenue, according to Redfin.
Investigation ongoing
Memphis police told FOX13 Memphis that detectives remained on scene collecting evidence and working to piece together what led up to the shooting. The department lists non-emergency contacts and CrimeStoppers information for tips on the Memphis Police Department news page.
No arrests have been announced, and investigators are still notifying next of kin before releasing the victims' identities. Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has video from the area to contact investigators. Officials say the case remains active and that more details will be released as they become available.
