Hyde Park shooting leaves one dead and another hospitalized as Memphis police open homicide investigation
What happened
A shooting in the Hyde Park area of Memphis late Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, left one person dead and another hospitalized, as investigators worked to determine what led up to the gunfire.
Police were dispatched at about 8:40 p.m. to the 1300 block of Hyde Park Boulevard, just off Chelsea Avenue. Officers located a man and a woman in the area suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were taken to the hospital in critical condition. Authorities later confirmed that the man died from his injuries, while the woman remained hospitalized.
Investigation status and what is known
As of Tuesday, Jan. 20, police had not released the victims’ identities, any suspect description, or information about a possible motive. Investigators have not publicly stated whether the victims knew each other, whether the shooting occurred inside a home or outdoors, or whether a firearm has been recovered.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH. The case remains under investigation.
Hyde Park context: recent shootings in the area
The Hyde Park neighborhood has seen multiple shooting investigations in recent months and years, including incidents on or near Hyde Park Boulevard and nearby streets. In late August 2025, police responded to an early-morning shooting on the same block of Hyde Park Boulevard that left a man critically injured. In October 2025, police investigated a separate Hyde Park shooting that left a man critically injured near Biggs Street and Jackson Avenue. In June 2025, a man was killed in a shooting outside a convenience store near Chelsea Avenue and May Street.
Investigators have not publicly connected Monday night’s shooting to any prior incidents.
What comes next
Police are expected to review witness statements and any available surveillance footage from nearby homes or businesses.
Authorities may release additional details—such as victim identification, the circumstances leading to the shooting, and any suspect information—once notifications are made and investigative steps are completed.
Anyone with video from doorbell or security cameras in the area of Hyde Park Boulevard near Chelsea Avenue on the night of Jan. 19, 2026, is urged to provide it to investigators.
If you have information about this case, contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH. Tips can be provided anonymously.