1 Dead in Whitehaven Shooting, Police Seek Suspects

MPD asks public to help identify individuals who fled the scene in green and silver SUVs

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Memphis Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man dead in the Whitehaven neighborhood on Saturday night. Officers responded to the 1900 block of Raines Road just before 10 p.m. and found the victim with critical gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital but later died. MPD reports that several individuals fled the scene in a green SUV and a silver SUV, and they are asking the public to help identify the suspects.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains a major concern in Memphis, which has struggled with high rates of violent crime in recent years. This incident in the Whitehaven area highlights the need for continued efforts to improve public safety and community relations with law enforcement.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a shooting call on the 1900 block of Raines Road in Whitehaven on Saturday around 10 p.m. They found the male victim suffering from gunshot wounds and rushed him to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries. MPD says several individuals fled the scene in two separate SUVs, a green one and a silver one, and they are now asking the public to help identify those suspects.

  • The shooting occurred on Saturday, March 8, 2026, just before 10 p.m.

The players

Memphis Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident and seeking the public's help to identify suspects.

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The takeaway

This tragic shooting underscores the ongoing challenge of gun violence in Memphis and the importance of community cooperation with law enforcement to help identify and apprehend those responsible for such acts of violence.