A man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting Friday night on the 2500 block of Jackson Avenue in Memphis's Binghampton neighborhood, and the gunman who opened fire on him and a second victim remains at large. Officers found the man and got him to a hospital, while a second man was grazed during the same shooting and taken to a hospital in noncritical condition.
Police are searching for a suspect last seen wearing a striped shirt and gray jeans, according to WREG. Memphis Police say the man is wanted after the two victims were injured in the gunfire, and anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH. The tip line does not require callers to identify themselves; a cash reward may be available after an arrest, according to Memphis Police.
A Corridor With a History of Gunfire
The shooting occurred on the 2500 block of Jackson Avenue.
Regional One Health's Elvis Presley Trauma Center is the only adult Level 1 trauma facility within 150 miles across West Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas, according to Regional One Health.
What Happens if the Shooter Is Caught
Should investigators identify and arrest a suspect, the case could result in criminal charges.
A Local Shooting Draws Police Response
The shooting drew an urgent police response.
The incident underscored how a single shooting can affect residents on their own block.
Binghampton has faced other recent violence. In August, Memphis Police made a second arrest connected to a separate deadly shooting in the neighborhood, according to WREG News Channel 3, reflecting ongoing homicide investigations in the area even as officers continue searching for whoever opened fire on Jackson Avenue this time.
