Early Tuesday, Memphis police were working an overnight shooting at a South Memphis apartment complex after gunfire was reported just after midnight. Officers were called to an apartment complex on Georgetown Drive near Kenosha Road, according to authorities. As of the early morning hours, it was still unclear whether anyone was injured, and no arrests were mentioned in the department's initial bulletin. Detectives remained at the scene into the morning, processing evidence under the glow of patrol lights.
As reported by Action News 5, the Memphis Police Department said officers arrived around 12:00 a.m. and immediately began working the scene. The outlet noted that investigators had not released any information about possible victims or suspects and indicated more details would be shared as the investigation moves forward.
Police response
MPD did not immediately offer additional information about what prompted the call or whether anyone was taken to a hospital, according to the Memphis Police Department website. The department's site also highlights its non-emergency number and CrimeStoppers line for anyone who might have seen or heard something useful as detectives continue to gather evidence.
Neighborhood context
South Memphis has seen several shootings in recent weeks. A recent report, South Memphis street ambush, detailed a June 16 case where police were searching for four suspects after a driver was shot. Local coverage around those incidents has repeatedly urged residents and business owners to review any doorbell or security camera footage and share anything that might help investigators connect the dots.
Anyone with information about the overnight shooting is asked to call MPD's non-emergency line at 901-545-COPS or submit anonymous tips to CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH, according to the department. We will update as police release additional details.
