A Tuesday evening in Frayser turned violent when a boy was shot and critically wounded on Tulsa Avenue, according to police. Officers were called to the 1900 block of Tulsa Avenue around 7 p.m. on July 7, where they found the juvenile suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a hospital and remained in critical condition.
Police response and victim condition
The Memphis Police Department arrived to find the boy injured by gunfire and quickly had him transported to the hospital in critical condition, FOX13 Memphis reported. According to the outlet, investigators processed the scene and spoke with witnesses in the area as they worked to piece together what led up to the shooting. Police had not released any suspect information at the time of that report.
How this fits in a pattern
Tulsa Avenue has seen more than its share of violence in recent years, leaving many residents on edge. As Action News 5 previously reported, a 2024 shooting at Tulsa Avenue and Hallbrook Street left one person dead and another injured. That earlier incident sparked calls for stepped-up patrols and more community outreach, according to the station.
Tips and next steps
Police are asking anyone who knows anything about Tuesday’s shooting to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH. Per FOX13 Memphis, investigators with the Memphis Police Department continue to work the case and follow leads.
