MPD seeks public's help identifying suspects in Downtown Memphis shooting

Footage released of vehicles believed to be involved in early Saturday morning incident that left 3 injured

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:53pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a spent shell casing on a dark concrete surface, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a shooting incident.Spent shell casings left behind at the scene of a Downtown Memphis shooting underscore the need for community cooperation to address gun violence.Memphis Today

The Memphis Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects connected to a shooting in Downtown Memphis early Saturday morning. Witnesses reported hearing a loud commotion from two large groups before gunfire erupted, leaving three people injured. MPD has released footage of the alleged vehicles the suspects fled the scene in, including a red 2004-2015 Nissan and two other dark-colored vehicles.

Why it matters

Gun violence in Downtown Memphis is an ongoing concern, with the area seeing a rise in incidents in recent years. The MPD's request for public help in this case highlights the department's efforts to address public safety and bring perpetrators to justice through community engagement.

The details

According to police, the shooting occurred just before 1 a.m. on Riverside Drive. Witnesses reported hearing a loud commotion from two large groups before the gunfire erupted, leaving three people injured. MPD later recovered footage of the alleged vehicles the suspects fled the scene in, including a red 2004-2015 Nissan and two other dark-colored vehicles, though the make and model of those are uncertain.

  • The shooting occurred just before 1 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2026.

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 case highlights the ongoing challenge of gun violence in Downtown Memphis and the importance of community cooperation with law enforcement to help identify and apprehend suspects involved in such incidents.