The evening rush on Poplar Avenue turned suddenly violent Tuesday when a man out for a run was shot in the leg in the Crosstown area. Investigators say the runner was hit by a high-powered pellet rifle, suffering a leg wound that required medical treatment. The shooter drove off northbound on Garland in a white Chevrolet Malibu with a sunroof, and police describe the driver as heavy-set.
What police say
According to Action News 5, Memphis Police Department officers responded to an aggravated assault call around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. The outlet reports the suspect vehicle carried an unknown Tennessee license plate, and officers are now following up on leads in an effort to track down the driver.
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