Two Dead, Six Injured in Memphis Block Party Shooting
According to police, at least two people have been killed and six others injured in a shooting at a block party in Memphis, Tennessee, on Saturday.
Memphis police stated, “During the follow-up investigation, we learned that there were 8 total victims, with two of those being deceased on the scene.”
Initially, it was reported that 16 people were shot in the incident.
One of the injured individuals remains in critical condition, while one has been released from the hospital, according to the police.
Police revealed that the block party where the shooting occurred was happening without a permit and had around 200-300 attendees.
At least two suspects are currently being sought, as per CBS News, citing Memphis Police interim chief Cerelyn Davis.
“We believe there are at least two individuals that fired weapons during this incident,” Davis informed CBS News.
Memphis Police were not immediately available for further comments.
