A man was left in critical condition Friday afternoon after a shooting in Memphis’s Crosstown neighborhood, and the suspect remained at large as investigators worked the scene. Officers shut down a stretch of North Bellevue Boulevard near Autumn Avenue while they pieced together what happened.
Police said officers responded to a shooting call at 475 North Bellevue Boulevard around 2:44 p.m., according to FOX13 Memphis. The man was taken to a hospital in critical condition, police reported, after being seriously injured in the shooting.
Streets Blocked As Investigation Unfolds
North Bellevue Boulevard and Autumn Avenue were blocked off following the shooting, as reported by actionnews5.com. Police confirmed this remained an active investigation as officers worked to track down the person responsible.
The man was seriously injured after the shooting Friday afternoon in Crosstown, police said, and that account was echoed in a separate report noting he was hurt in the same incident. Police described the suspect as a man wearing all-black clothing and a black beanie hat, but no further identifying details have been released.
Suspect Remains At Large
No suspect name, motive, or arrest has been announced as of Friday, and police have not said what led up to the shooting or what weapon was used. Investigators asked anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH…