16-year-old charged with attempted murder after fight turned shooting at park near Overton High School, police say

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a teen suspect accused of shooting a victim at a park near Overton High School.

 On April 10, around 11:08 a.m., officers responded to a shooting victim arriving at the fire station on Willow Road.

The female victim was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

Officers were told that the female victim was involved in a fight near the community center when the shooting occurred.

As the fight was ending, the girl, the victim, got into a silver SUV with a male juvenile.

 As the SUV left the scene, the male leaned out of the car and fired shots at the female victim, striking her.

The suspect, a 16-year-old male, is charged with attempted first-degree murder and illegal gun possession.

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