Police in Memphis responded to a shooting incident on Tuesday night which left three juveniles and one adult critically injured. The incident occurred near 240 West and Poplar Avenue at 5:12 p.m. CT, with the injured individuals taken to Baptist East hospital. Two suspects were detained by police after a pursuit following the shooting.
During the pursuit, an officer was involved in a car wreck at the 3500 block of James, but fortunately, they were uninjured. The suspect vehicle also ended up in a wreck, leading to the detention of two individuals after a brief foot chase by police. The suspects have not been named at this time.
The four injured individuals remain in critical condition and an investigation into the shooting is ongoing. The Memphis police department is working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and any possible motives behind the shooting.
This incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in the city of Memphis and the impact it can have on individuals and their families. The police are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist with the investigation. With the suspects in custody, authorities are hopeful that they will be able to provide more answers in the coming days.
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