Whitehaven shooting on Millbranch Road leaves one man dead and two men hospitalized in Memphis

What happened

A shooting in Memphis’ Whitehaven area left one man dead and two other men injured Monday evening, prompting an active investigation and a detention, police said.

Officers were notified at 6:26 p.m. and responded to the 3600 block of Millbranch Road. At the scene, police found one man who was pronounced dead. Two additional male victims were located and taken to area hospitals for treatment.

Victims’ conditions and what police have released

Police initially described the two surviving victims’ injuries as critical. Later the same evening, police reported that both men had been upgraded to non-critical condition.

As of the latest police update, investigators had not released the victims’ names or ages, and no public information was provided on the circumstances leading up to the shooting, possible motive, or whether the victims knew one another.

Investigation status

Police said one man was detained as the investigation continued. Authorities did not immediately announce charges, identify the detained person, or describe the basis for the detention.

Police also had not publicly detailed what evidence was recovered at the scene, including whether a weapon was found or whether investigators had identified additional witnesses.

Key confirmed details

• Location: 3600 block of Millbranch Road in the Whitehaven area of Memphis.

• Time police were notified: 6:26 p.m.

• Casualties: One man pronounced dead; two men hospitalized and later reported in non-critical condition.

• Law enforcement activity: One person detained.

What remains unknown

Investigators have not released the identity of the person who died, the two injured men, or the detained individual. Police also have not said whether the shooting occurred outdoors or inside a structure, whether it stemmed from an argument or another incident, or whether additional suspects are being sought.

Police described the incident as a shooting that left one person dead and two others hospitalized, later upgrading the survivors’ injuries to non-critical.

What’s next

Police have indicated the investigation is ongoing. Further updates are expected as detectives continue interviews, process the scene, and determine whether charges will be filed.