A late-night burst of gunfire in Frayser left a man seriously injured and sent Memphis police back to a familiar stretch of Briercrest Lane in the north Memphis neighborhood, authorities said.
Officers were called out late Sunday and arrived to find a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital for treatment, and the shooting remains under investigation.
What police say
Memphis Police report that officers responded to a shooting call on Briercrest Lane late Sunday, where they found a man with serious injuries and had him transported to a hospital, according to FOX13 Memphis. The department did not identify any suspect in its initial account, and detectives stayed on the scene into the night.
Investigators are asking anyone who saw or heard anything to contact Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH. Tips can be shared anonymously, and police say community input is key to moving the case forward.
Frayser's recent violence
This latest shooting lands on an already troubling list of violent incidents across Frayser this year, ranging from nonfatal injuries to deadly attacks that have drawn heavy police response. WMC Action News 5 has tracked multiple Frayser shootings in recent months, including a fatal late-May case that heightened concern in the neighborhood.
Memphis Police Department news releases also highlight a prior high-profile incident on the 1400 block of Briercrest Lane, underscoring how that stretch and nearby apartment complexes have repeatedly drawn investigators. Officers continue to press potential witnesses for information.
How to help
Police are again urging anyone with information about Sunday night’s shooting to call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH. The investigation is active, and officials have not released details about a possible motive or any arrests.
Witnesses with surveillance footage, cellphone video, or other information are asked to contact Memphis Police so detectives can better piece together what happened on Briercrest Lane.
