Correction – Memphis Police have now said both victims were pronounced deceased at the scene.
On Thursday night, the Memphis Police Department announced it was investigating a double shooting. MPD says its officers responded to the area of Shelby Drive and Southaven Road around 10:17 p.m. for a report of a shooting.
At the scene, MPD officers found two victims suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. One victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second victim was transported to Regional One in critical condition.
No other details are available at this time.
At 10:17 p.m., officers responded to the area of Shelby Drive and Southaven Road regarding a shooting. Officers located two victims with an apparent gunshot wound. Both victims were pronounced deceased on the scene. This is ongoing investigation. pic.twitter.com/qaIYDuJE7N
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) June 7, 2024
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