What started as a road‑rage encounter in Parkway Village on Saturday night ended with bullets flying at a driver’s car, and Memphis police now say they are looking for the man who pulled the trigger. The shooting happened around 7:40 p.m. in the 4700 block of Cottonwood Road, when officers say a suspect vehicle pulled into a nearby parking lot and a passenger jumped out and opened fire. No injuries were reported, and investigators are urging anyone with information or video to come forward.
What police say
According to the Memphis Police Department, officers responded to an aggravated‑assault call around 7:40 p.m. after a reported road‑rage incident involving a red or maroon Ford Focus. Investigators say the Ford Focus pulled into a parking lot at Cottonwood Road and South Perkins Road, where the front‑seat passenger got out and fired several shots at the victim’s vehicle. Detectives have classified the case as an aggravated assault and say they are following up on leads.
Suspect description and injuries
WREG reports that no one was hurt in the shooting and reiterates the department’s description of the suspect. Authorities say the shooter is a Black male with medium‑length dreadlocks, wearing a light‑colored shirt with a design and light‑colored jeans, and armed with a handgun. The suspect vehicle is described as a small red or maroon Ford Focus, which police say pulled into the parking lot before the shots were fired.
Why this matters for Parkway Village
The Cottonwood and South Perkins commercial strip has been the backdrop for multiple shootings in recent months, a pattern that has shaken neighbors and frustrated business owners in Parkway Village. Hoodline previously chronicled a separate gunfire incident near the same intersection and highlighted police pleas for video and tips, underscoring ongoing safety concerns along South Perkins Road.
How to help
The Memphis Police Department is asking anyone with information to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH or submit tips through the department’s online portal. Investigators say they are canvassing the area and urging residents and businesses to review dashcam and doorbell footage for anything that might help their probe.
