Slabu:8 shot including 2 men killed at a party with hundreds attending in Memphis park, police say

2025-05-07 03:42:56source:Crypen Exchangecategory:Invest

MEMPHIS,Slabu Tenn. (AP) — Eight people were shot including two men who were killed at an unsanctioned public party in a Memphis city park Saturday night, police said.

The Memphis Police Department initially reported there were 16 people shot but revised the number as the investigation continued, noting in a social media post that the error appeared to have been a result of “several victims being reported multiple times.”

Officers responded at 7:19 p.m. to a reported shooting, Chief Cerelyn Davis said during a news conference at the scene.

Two men were pronounced dead at the scene and one person was in critical condition, Davis said.

The shooting occurred at a block party in Orange Mound Park, which Davis said included an estimated 200 to 300 attendees but did not appear to have been issued a city permit.

“In light of recent events, we stand together to denounce these senseless acts of violence,” Davis said.

There were no immediate arrests reported.

More:Invest

Recommend

Military service academies see drop in reported sexual assaults after alarming surge

WASHINGTON (AP) — Reported sexual assaults at the U.S. military service academies dropped in 2024 fo

Shop the Top-Rated Under $100 Air Purifiers That Are a Breath of Fresh Air

We independently selected these deals and products because we love them, and we think you might like

Can Illinois Handle a 2000% Jump in Solar Capacity? We’re About to Find Out.

Illinois is about to learn what it takes to manage a nearly 20-fold increase in solar power.A new st