A quiet stretch of Winchester Road turned into a crime scene early Sunday after a man was shot and killed in the Hickory Hill neighborhood of Memphis, police said.
Officers were called to the 5900 block of Winchester Road around 4:30 a.m., where they found a man who was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives have not released the victim’s identity as the investigation continues.
Memphis Police Department officers responded after reports of gunfire and confirmed the on-scene death, according to Action News 5. As of the station’s July 12, 2026 report, there was no information on a suspect and no arrests had been announced.
Police Ask For Tips
Investigators are urging anyone who saw or heard anything to step up. Tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH. For non-emergencies or general information, the Memphis Police Department’s non-emergency line is 901-545-COPS, according to the Memphis Police Department.
Investigation Ongoing
Police have not released details about a possible suspect or motive and are treating the case as an active homicide investigation, Action News 5 reported. Officials say detectives remain on scene and are asking witnesses or anyone with video from the area to come forward.
Hickory Hill Context
The suburban neighborhood has already seen multiple serious investigations this year. In April, crews searched a wooded area after human remains were recovered, the Daily Memphian reported. Authorities say they are continuing to investigate this latest killing and again calling on the public to share any information that could help identify the shooter or clarify a motive.
