The Memphis Police Department is investigating a shooting this evening. Around 5:47 p.m. on April 2, 2024, MPD officers responded to a fight in the area of Hollywood and Perez involving two groups. At 6:37 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1500 block of Merton.
At the scene, officers located a male victim who was pronounced deceased at the scene. A second victim fled in a private vehicle to the 2600 block of James Road where she flagged down officers. The second victim was transported to an area hospital in non-critical condition.
MPD says the preliminary information suggests the shooting stemmed from a previous altercation between two groups. At this time, no arrests have been made.
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