An early-morning shooting on South Orleans Street has Memphis police working to piece together what unfolded in South Memphis just after 1 a.m. Monday. Officers responded to the 1300 block of South Orleans following a reported shooting, and investigators are still sorting through what happened as details remain scarce.
What Police Confirmed
Police dispatch confirmed a shooting reported in the 1300 block of South Orleans Street at 1:18 a.m., according to Action News 5. Reporter Shayna Norwood noted that investigators were on scene but had not released any information about possible injuries or suspects. Action News 5 indicated it would continue to update its coverage as more details emerge.
Pattern Of Late-Night Incidents
The call comes amid a run of late-night shootings around South Memphis earlier this month, a pattern local outlets have been tracking. One outlet tracked several incidents, including a Gage Avenue ambush and a late-night gas-station shooting that drew a significant police response. Those earlier cases prompted detectives to canvass nearby blocks and urge residents and businesses to share any available camera footage.
How To Help Investigators
Investigators are asking anyone who might have seen or recorded something to step forward. Tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH or reach the Memphis Police Department non-emergency line at 901-545-COPS, according to the Memphis Police Department website. Anyone who was in or near the 1300 block of South Orleans Street around 1:18 a.m. is urged to share information that could help move the investigation forward.
