A South Memphis block turned into a crime scene Monday after gunfire left a man and his dog wounded on West Dison Avenue, according to police. Officers found both victims on the 100 block of W. Dison; the man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, and the dog was also hit by gunfire at the scene.
Police Response And Injuries
According to FOX13 Memphis, officers arrived on Dison Avenue to find the man and his dog suffering from gunshot wounds. The outlet reports the man was first listed in critical condition at the hospital, but his status was later downgraded to non-critical. Memphis Animal Services took custody of the injured dog.
Violence Continues To Shake South Memphis Neighborhoods
The shooting is the latest in a series of violent incidents that have left South Memphis residents on edge and multiple people hospitalized. Action News 5 has detailed similar recent shootings in the area, highlighting ongoing worries about local gun violence and public safety.
What Happens Next For The Dog
According to the agency's public guidance, Memphis Animal Services typically provides medical care for injured animals and holds them during a statutory holding period before transfer, adoption, or other disposition. The shelter's intake and lost-pet materials describe how injured animals are processed and how owners can search for missing pets. Memphis Animal Services explains those procedures in detail.
Police have not released information about any suspects or a possible motive, and the investigation remains active, the outlet reports. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Memphis Police Department or CrimeStoppers to assist detectives.
