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Two men seriously injured in Parkway Village shooting as Memphis police continue investigation and seek information

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Published
February 9, 2026/07:47 PM
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Justice
Two men seriously injured in Parkway Village shooting as Memphis police continue investigation and seek information
Source: Wikimedia Commons / Author: Thomas R Machnitzki

What police have confirmed so far

Memphis police are investigating a shooting in Parkway Village that left two men seriously injured. Officers responded to a report of gunfire in the neighborhood and located two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were transported to Regional One Health for emergency treatment. Their conditions were described as serious at the time of the initial response.

Authorities have not publicly released the victims’ identities, ages, or a detailed account of what led up to the shooting. No suspect information has been confirmed publicly, and it remains unclear whether investigators believe the shooting was targeted or random.

Where the case stands

The incident remains under active investigation. In the early stages of shootings that result in serious injuries, detectives typically focus on securing the scene, collecting physical evidence, and locating witnesses and video sources that may have captured relevant activity before or after the gunfire.

In many Parkway Village cases, investigators also canvas nearby apartment complexes and commercial corridors along Winchester Road and adjacent streets, where cameras, lighting conditions, and foot traffic can influence what evidence is available. Police have not said whether a firearm has been recovered or whether any detentions or arrests have occurred.

How this fits into a broader pattern in Parkway Village

The shooting adds to a series of violent incidents reported in and around Parkway Village over the past two years, including separate cases in which multiple people were shot at apartment complexes and along major roadways. Several recent incidents in the area have involved victims located at or near residential complexes, with injuries ranging from non-critical to fatal.

Law enforcement responses in Parkway Village often involve rapid medical transport given the proximity to major thoroughfares, while the investigation may span multiple scenes if victims move after being shot or if officers receive additional calls that appear connected. Police have not indicated that this latest shooting is tied to any prior case.

What residents can do

  • Report any firsthand observations from the time surrounding the shooting, including vehicles leaving the area.
  • Preserve doorbell, driveway, and business surveillance footage that may show movement along nearby streets.
  • Share information directly with investigators or anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.

Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact investigators or submit tips anonymously through CrimeStoppers.

This story will be updated as police release additional confirmed details about suspect information, the circumstances leading up to the shooting, and the victims’ conditions.