One Dead After Shooting in Memphis' Hickory Hill

Police investigating incident in 6400 block of Moriah Run

Feb. 5, 2026 at 9:31pm

A man was fatally shot in the Hickory Hill neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee on Thursday evening. Police responded to a 911 call but did not find the victim at the scene. The man was later dropped off at a local hospital by a private vehicle, where he later died from his injuries. The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains a persistent issue in Memphis, which has struggled with high rates of violent crime in recent years. This incident highlights the need for continued efforts to address the root causes of gun violence and improve public safety in the city's neighborhoods.

The details

According to the Memphis Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call about a shooting in the 6400 block of Moriah Run in the Hickory Hill area around 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 5th. When police arrived, they were unable to find anyone who had been shot. A short time later, a man suffering from a gunshot wound was dropped off at St. Francis Hospital on Park Avenue by a private vehicle. The man later died from his injuries.

  • The shooting occurred around 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
  • The victim was dropped off at the hospital a short time after the initial 911 call.

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 investigate the shooting and are asking anyone with information that could lead to an arrest to call 901-528-CASH.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the ongoing challenges Memphis faces in addressing gun violence and keeping its neighborhoods safe. Community cooperation and comprehensive solutions targeting the root causes of crime will be essential to reducing such senseless acts of violence.