MPD investigating critical overnight shooting in Downtown Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Police Department says a man is in critical condition following an overnight shooting in Downtown Memphis.

Officer responded to the scene on Peabody and B.B. King around 12:45 a.m. Monday morning to find a man suffering a gunshot wound.

EMS rushed him to the hospital.

MPD says no suspect information is available at this time.

At 12:45 am, officers responded to a shooting at Peabody and B.B. King. One adult male victim was located and xported to ROH in critical condition.
No suspect info was given.
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) May 31, 2021

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