Gunfire cut through a South Memphis block Wednesday evening, leaving a man critically wounded near Wellington Street and Lucy Avenue, police said. Officers arrived just after 6:30 p.m., and the victim was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition. No one was in custody, and detectives described the investigation as active as they canvassed the area for witnesses.
According to Action News 5, Memphis police said the suspect was seen wearing all brown clothing and that the call came in shortly after 6:30 p.m. The station reports the victim was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition and that police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Police ask for tips
Per the Memphis Police Department, people with information should contact CrimeStoppers at 901‑528‑CASH or call MPD’s non‑emergency line at 901-545-COPS. The department and CrimeStoppers encourage residents to preserve original doorbell or dash‑cam files when sharing footage so detectives can review unedited video.
Where this fits
The shooting is the latest in a run of violent incidents across South Memphis this month, a pattern local coverage has tracked as police repeatedly ask for witnesses and video. Several recent shootings around the area have highlighted concerns among residents and sparked renewed calls for more public tips.
Detectives continue to investigate. Anyone who saw the incident or has footage from near Wellington and Lucy is asked to call the tip lines so investigators can follow up.
