Gunfire in the Parkway Village shopping corridor on Monday left one person hospitalized and sent Memphis police scrambling to lock down the scene and search for answers.
Officers responded to the commercial strip and found a white vehicle with at least one window that appeared to be smashed or shot out, according to initial reports from the scene. One person was taken from the area by ambulance while detectives stayed behind to comb through the evidence. Police had not released any suspect description or the victim’s condition in the early stages of the investigation.
What Police and Reporters Say
According to FOX13 Memphis, crews at the scene saw the damaged white vehicle and a person being transported from the area by ambulance. The station reported that officers were securing the scene while detectives worked to gather evidence and said it had reached out to the Memphis Police Department for more information. This story will be updated as police release further details.
Parkway Village Has Been Hit Repeatedly
The commercial strip around South Perkins Road and American Way has seen multiple shootings this summer. a road rage shooting in the area prompted police to search for a suspect, and Action News 5 covered an overnight July 12 incident that left a man hospitalized. Residents and business owners have told reporters that the recent string of violence has heightened worries about safety along the corridor.
How To Help Investigators
The Memphis Police Department asks anyone with video, dash-cam or doorbell footage, or other tips related to the shooting to call its non-emergency line at 901-545-COPS (2677) or contact CrimeStoppers, according to the department’s website. For crimes in progress, officials urge people to call 911 immediately. Preserving any relevant footage and turning it over to investigators can be critical to identifying suspects and piecing together what happened.
FOX13 Memphis reported that it had reached out to Memphis police for comment, and MPD’s public site had not posted a detailed update when the station published its story. This article will be updated as officials confirm the victim’s condition and release any information on possible suspects.
