Gunfire rang out in Midtown Memphis around 10:55 a.m. Thursday, drawing a heavy police response and shutting down blocks around New York Street and Oliver Avenue. Officers quickly roped off the area with yellow tape while detectives moved from house to house looking for witnesses and evidence. Neighbors said the sudden chaos left people rattled as investigators worked the scene through the late morning.
Police response and investigation
According to WREG, Memphis police responded to a shots-fired call at New York Street and Oliver Avenue and had not yet determined who pulled the trigger. The station reported that officials had not confirmed whether anyone was injured and that investigators stayed on scene into the afternoon.
Tips and how to reach investigators
Police asked anyone with information or video to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH (2274). As outlined by CrimeStoppers, callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward if their information helps the investigation.
Another shot in an on-edge neighborhood
This latest call adds to a string of recent gun incidents in Midtown. As reported by July 1 gunfire on Washington Avenue, an earlier exchange of shots left parked cars riddled with bullets and left neighbors on edge.
What officers were doing at the scene
WREG reported that yellow police tape stretched across the block, closing the street for several blocks while detectives combed the area for shell casings and canvassed for doorbell and dash-cam footage. Police had not released any suspect descriptions as of the latest update and said the investigation was ongoing.
