Two men jumped out of a silver Honda on the 4200 block of Overton Crossing, opened fire on a man with what police describe as an AR-style rifle, then bolted back to the car and sped off, according to surveillance video now in the hands of Memphis police. The shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. on June 29, officers say, and the victim told investigators the pair shot at him before fleeing. Detectives report that one suspect was armed with an AR-style rifle while the other carried a handgun.
In a public case summary, the Memphis Police Department says officers responded to the scene and reviewed surveillance footage that shows the suspects getting out of the silver Honda with an AR-style rifle and a handgun before the gunfire, then taking off afterward. The department has posted still images and a brief write-up online, according to the Memphis Police Department. Investigators describe Suspect No. 1 as a Black male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a white design, light-colored shorts, and black slides. Suspect No. 2 is listed as a Black male, possibly with dreadlocks, wearing a gray shirt with a red-and-white design and light jeans. Police are asking anyone with information to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
Local outlet Action News 5 has also circulated the surveillance stills and a concise recap of the case, echoing the police timeline and suspect descriptions in its coverage, as reported by Action News 5. The added visibility is aimed at getting the images in front of more potential witnesses while detectives work to put names to the faces.
Rangeline Corridor Context
The incident adds to a string of violent episodes along the Rangeline and Overton Crossing corridor, a commercial strip where residents and business owners have long voiced safety concerns. Hoodline recently covered a July 2 fatal shooting in the same general area that left one man dead and led to a juvenile arrest in our earlier report, a July 2 fatal shooting.
Police Request Tips
On its news page, MPD classifies the June 29 case as an aggravated assault and again urges anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH. The department notes that it posts updates to its online news listings as investigations move forward, according to the Memphis Police Department. Detectives say the surveillance stills clearly show clothing, footwear, and possible hair details that could help tipsters recognize the suspects.
Hoodline will update this story if the Memphis Police Department or local prosecutors release more information or announce arrests. If you have images or video from the area on June 29, save the files and contact CrimeStoppers with any tips.
