Shooting in Memphis Westwood Area Leaves Woman Critically Injured

Two male suspects remain at large after Wednesday evening incident

Jan. 28, 2026 at 7:07pm

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The Memphis Police Department responded to a shooting call in the Westwood area of Memphis on Wednesday evening, where they found a woman with critical injuries. The two male suspects were last seen wearing all-black clothing, but their direction of travel is currently unknown. Police are asking anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers.

Why it matters

Gun violence and public safety are ongoing concerns in Memphis, which has struggled with high crime rates in recent years. This incident in the Westwood neighborhood highlights the need for improved community-police relations and crime prevention efforts.

The details

According to the Memphis Police Department, officers were dispatched to a shooting call on Ashford Road in the Westwood area at 4:07 pm on Wednesday. They found one woman with critical injuries, who was rushed to the hospital for treatment. The two male suspects were last seen wearing all-black clothing, but their direction of travel is currently unknown.

  • The shooting occurred on Wednesday, January 29, 2026 at 4:07 pm.

The players

Memphis Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to search for the two male suspects and are asking the public for any information that could help identify or locate them.

The takeaway

This shooting underscores the ongoing challenges Memphis faces with gun violence and the need for the community and law enforcement to work together to improve public safety in neighborhoods across the city.