Woman hospitalized in critical condition after North Memphis shooting; police seek tips and suspect vehicle information
What police say happened
A woman was hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting reported in North Memphis, where officers responded to the 3100 block of Aden Street in the Frayser area on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2026. Police located the victim suffering from gunshot wounds and emergency medical crews transported her to a hospital, where she remained listed as critical.
Investigators said the shooter left the area in a silver vehicle. As of the latest available update, authorities had not publicly identified a suspect, announced an arrest, or released information about a possible motive.
Scene response and early investigation
Police maintained a secured perimeter as the investigation began, with detectives and responding personnel canvassing the surrounding neighborhood for witnesses and potential evidence. Investigators also sought video that could help establish a timeline and identify the suspect vehicle.
In cases like this, early investigative steps typically include documenting the scene, collecting physical evidence, interviewing nearby residents, and reviewing any available surveillance or doorbell-camera footage. Police have indicated the Aden Street case remains active as detectives continue to gather and review information.
What is known—and what is not
Known: The shooting was reported on the 3100 block of Aden Street in North Memphis/Frayser on Feb. 1, 2026.
Known: The victim is a woman who was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
Known: Investigators have described a silver vehicle leaving the scene.
Not publicly known: The victim’s identity, the circumstances leading up to the shooting, and whether the victim and shooter knew each other.
Not publicly known: A detailed suspect description or confirmation of any arrests linked to this incident.
How the public can help
Police are asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything in the area—particularly those with security cameras, doorbell video, or dash-camera recordings—to come forward. Even short clips capturing traffic patterns, a fleeing vehicle, or unusual activity near the time of the shooting can help investigators corroborate witness accounts and narrow the search.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County at 901-528-2274.
What happens next
Authorities have indicated additional details may be released as investigators confirm information and follow leads. In the near term, updates in cases involving critical injuries often depend on the victim’s medical condition, results from evidence processing, and whether investigators can identify the suspect vehicle and obtain corroborating footage or witness statements.
The investigation remained ongoing as of Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.