18-year-old arrested in Hickory Hill shooting death as Memphis police continue homicide investigation
What happened
Memphis police have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a fatal shooting in the Hickory Hill area, following a homicide investigation that began with a reported shooting on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Police said officers were dispatched to the 6400 block of Moriah Run around 6 p.m. on Feb. 5 after a 911 call reporting a shooting. When officers arrived, they did not find a victim at the scene. A short time later, a man suffering from a gunshot wound was transported to a hospital by a private vehicle and later died.
Arrest and investigative steps
Police announced that an 18-year-old was taken into custody after the death. Authorities have not released the person’s name in the publicly available summary information tied to the arrest announcement, and court records related to initial charges and bond were not available in the materials reviewed for this report.
Investigations of shootings where victims are transported by private vehicle can add complexity to establishing a precise timeline and identifying potential witnesses. In such cases, investigators typically work to determine where the shooting occurred, identify the vehicle involved in transport, and collect any available physical evidence or surveillance footage from nearby locations.
Date of reported shooting: February 5, 2026
Initial reported location: 6400 block of Moriah Run, Hickory Hill
Outcome: victim later died after being taken to a hospital by private vehicle
Police action: arrest of an 18-year-old announced after the fatal shooting
What remains unclear
Police have not publicly detailed a motive, the circumstances that led to the gunfire, or whether investigators believe additional individuals were involved. Information such as the identity of the victim, the suspect’s specific charges, and whether a weapon was recovered was not included in the arrest announcement materials reviewed.
Anyone with information that could assist investigators is typically encouraged to contact CrimeStoppers or law enforcement directly.
Community context
The Hickory Hill area has seen multiple shooting investigations in recent weeks, including separate incidents reported on Feb. 5 and Feb. 6, 2026. Police have emphasized that investigations remain active when arrests are made early, as detectives continue to collect evidence, interview witnesses, and coordinate with prosecutors ahead of court proceedings.
The case remains under investigation.