A Tuesday night shooting in Hickory Hill left a man clinging to life after gunfire erupted near a busy intersection, Memphis police said. Officers rushed to the area around Kirby Parkway and East Raines Road following reports of shots fired, and the victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. The investigation remains active, and police have not announced any arrests.
According to FOX13 Memphis, officers worked the scene late into the night while detectives collected evidence and looked for anyone who might have seen or recorded what happened. The station reported that, per the department, the victim was transported from the intersection to the hospital in critical condition.
Hickory Hill Has Seen Repeated Shootings
This latest burst of violence adds to a tense stretch in Hickory Hill this spring and early summer, with multiple gas-station and apartment shootings leaving other residents critically injured. Recent coverage of a pre-dawn gunfire case in Hickory Hill and reports from other local outlets have chronicled a series of incidents that have kept neighbors on edge and fueled louder calls for more patrols in the area.
Police Ask Anyone With Tips To Call
Memphis police are urging anyone with video, photos, or information about the Kirby Parkway shooting to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH, a familiar number in local coverage that regularly underscores how crucial community tips are to solving these cases. Television reporting from outlets such as Action News 5 has repeatedly highlighted the department’s reliance on public leads in similar investigations.
Investigators continue to process the scene and canvass nearby homes and businesses for surveillance footage and witnesses. This story will be updated if police release additional details or announce any arrests.
