Gunfire broke the quiet overnight at the Sunoco gas station at East Shelby Drive and Tulane Road, drawing a heavy response from Memphis police just before 3 a.m. Friday. Officers quickly blocked off the intersection and held the scene for hours while detectives combed the lot in the early morning darkness.
According to Action News 5, officers arrived at the Sunoco shortly before 3 a.m. and remained on site as the investigation got underway. The outlet reports that police have not yet released further details about what led up to the shooting.
Another Gas Station Shooting This Month
This latest incident comes on the heels of a June 11 late-night shooting at a Marathon station in South Memphis that left a man in critical condition. That earlier attack was covered in a late-night shooting at a Marathon station, highlighting a troubling run of violence at convenience stores and gas pumps across the city.
Police Ask For Tips
Per the Memphis Police Department website, anyone with information about gas station shootings, including video or photos from nearby cameras, is urged to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH or MPD's non-emergency line at 901-545-COPS. The department also provides an online portal where residents can submit non-urgent tips.
What We Still Do Not Know
Action News 5 reports that investigators have not yet identified any victims publicly, confirmed possible injuries, or released suspect information. Hoodline will update this story as soon as authorities provide additional details and the Memphis Police Department releases more findings from the overnight investigation.
