Memphis, TN – In a harrowing incident early Friday morning, two Memphis Police Department (MPD) officers sustained gunshot wounds while responding to a call at Horn Lake Road and Charter Avenue in Southwest Memphis. The shooting occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m., prompting an urgent response from law enforcement.
Memphis Police dispatch confirmed that officers were dispatched to the scene at around 2:20 a.m. Upon arrival, two officers were shot in the line of duty, necessitating immediate transport to Regional One Hospital for treatment.
Details regarding the condition of the injured officers remain unconfirmed at this time. The circumstances leading to the shooting are currently under investigation, with authorities working diligently to ascertain the events that transpired.
In a subsequent update, Memphis Police disclosed that two suspects involved in the shooting have been apprehended and are now in custody. However, the precise motive behind the shooting and the identities of the suspects have not been revealed.
As the investigation unfolds, Memphis Police have cordoned off the area surrounding Horn Lake Road and Charter Avenue, urging the public to avoid the vicinity to facilitate the ongoing investigative efforts. All lanes of traffic in the vicinity have been closed as authorities conduct their inquiries.
The incident underscores the inherent risks faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty and serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers they confront daily while ensuring public safety.
Updates regarding the condition of the injured officers and further developments in the investigation are awaited as the community awaits answers and sends thoughts and prayers to the affected officers and their families.
