Woman dies and man is injured in South Memphis shooting; police investigate events and seek information
What investigators say happened
A woman was killed and a man was injured in a shooting in South Memphis, prompting an active police investigation and a renewed call for community tips.
Police reported that the shooting occurred on Patton Street near the intersection of South Parkway East and South Third Street. Officers responded at about 8:38 p.m. and located two gunshot victims at the scene. Both were transported to a hospital for treatment. The woman later died from her injuries, while the man survived and was treated for gunshot wounds.
Scene response and investigative steps
In addition to patrol officers, federal and local law enforcement personnel were present in the neighborhood as the initial response developed into a larger scene investigation. Authorities worked to secure the area, document physical evidence, and interview potential witnesses.
Police have not released the identities of the victims, their relationship to each other, or a description of a suspect. No arrest was announced in connection with the shooting at the time of the latest available official update.
What remains unknown
Investigators have not publicly detailed a motive, the sequence of events leading up to the gunfire, or whether the shooting stemmed from a targeted attack or another type of dispute. It also remains unclear whether the victims were inside a vehicle, outside, or in/near a residence when shots were fired.
Authorities have not indicated whether any weapon has been recovered or whether surveillance video from nearby businesses, residences, or traffic corridors has been obtained and reviewed.
How the public can help
Police are asking anyone with information—including video, photos, or firsthand accounts from the area near South Parkway East and South Third Street around the time officers were dispatched—to come forward. Investigators have emphasized that even details that may appear minor can help establish timelines, identify involved vehicles, or corroborate witness statements.
- People with information are asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
- Residents with doorbell or home security cameras are encouraged to preserve relevant footage.
If you or someone you know has information about the shooting, police are requesting tips through CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
What’s next
Police typically continue these investigations by collecting forensic evidence, canvassing for witnesses, and reviewing camera footage from the immediate area and nearby corridors. Additional updates are expected if detectives identify a suspect, issue warrants, or confirm circumstances surrounding the shooting.