South Memphis woke up to a chaotic scene early Monday as two separate shootings, reported just minutes apart, drew a heavy police response across the neighborhood. Officers were first called to the 1800 block of Benford Street, then almost immediately redirected to a gas station on South Parkway East. Witnesses and local crews watched as ambulances left one of the scenes while investigators moved methodically from house to house and car to car.
According to WREG, Memphis police said they were working both scenes but had not yet confirmed whether the incidents were connected or who pulled the trigger. WREG reported that crews at one location saw three ambulances leave, though officers had not released information about victims. Detectives stayed on site through the morning, canvassing for witnesses and combing the area for shell casings and other evidence.
Police Response and Tips
Per CrimeStoppers of Memphis, anyone with information is urged to call the anonymous tipline at 901-528-CASH or submit a tip online. Investigators are asking nearby residents and drivers who were in the area to check their dash-cam or phone video and contact police if they captured anything from either scene. As of the initial reports, the department had not released any suspect descriptions or formally confirmed injuries.
What It Means for South Memphis
The Memphis Police Department’s public news list shows that officers have been responding to multiple recent shootings in South Memphis neighborhoods, a steady drumbeat that has residents on edge and detectives stretched thin. According to the Memphis Police Department, investigators are continuing their inquiries into the latest incidents and say more details will be released as they verify information and notify any affected families.
