One Injured, Three Detained in SE Shelby County Shooting

Authorities responded to the incident on Old Forest Road on Thursday afternoon.

Feb. 27, 2026 at 1:50am

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The Shelby County Sheriff's Office reported that one person was wounded and three individuals were detained following a shooting incident in the 4300 block of Old Forest Road in Southeast Shelby County on Thursday afternoon. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but has since been upgraded to non-critical status.

Why it matters

Gun violence and public safety remain ongoing concerns in the Memphis metropolitan area, with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office working to respond to and investigate such incidents to protect the community.

The details

Deputies arrived at the scene on Old Forest Road just before 2 p.m. and found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in front of the residence. They provided medical care until emergency services arrived and transported the victim to the hospital. Three people have been detained as part of the active investigation.

  • The incident occurred on Thursday, February 27, 2026, just before 2 p.m.

The players

Shelby County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency responsible for responding to and investigating the shooting incident in Southeast Shelby County.

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The takeaway

This shooting highlights the ongoing need for public safety measures and community-based solutions to address gun violence in the Memphis region.