Boy Shot on Ingle Avenue in South Memphis

Police seek community help in investigating the incident that left a child wounded.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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A boy was shot on the 200 block of Ingle Avenue in South Memphis on Saturday afternoon. Police responded to the scene and rushed the child to the hospital, where he was listed in non-critical condition. Authorities are asking the community for help, seeking any witnesses or surveillance footage that could aid the investigation, as no suspect information has been released.

Why it matters

Gun violence has been an ongoing issue in the South Memphis neighborhood, with multiple recent shootings raising concerns among residents and law enforcement. This latest incident on Ingle Avenue underscores the need for community collaboration and solutions to address the root causes of the violence.

The details

According to police, officers responded to the 200 block of Ingle Avenue around 3:45 p.m. on Saturday after receiving a report of a shooting. They found the wounded child at the scene and transported him to the hospital. No suspect information has been released, and detectives are canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance footage that could help identify the perpetrator.

  • The shooting occurred around 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Memphis Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident on Ingle Avenue.

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What’s next

Investigators are continuing to canvass the neighborhood and gather evidence in the hopes of identifying a suspect in the shooting.

The takeaway

This latest incident of gun violence in South Memphis highlights the ongoing challenges the community faces in addressing the root causes of such crimes and the importance of community collaboration with law enforcement to help prevent and solve these types of incidents.