Man shot in exchange of gunfire at Church’s Chicken

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was shot Sunday at a Church’s Chicken location on Poplar Avenue in the Medical District.

Memphis police say two armed men, one inside the restaurant and one outside, had a verbal altercation around 8 p.m. One of the men shot the other, and there was an exchange of gunfire.

The victim was shot in the abdomen. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

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Police are looking for the alleged gunman, who they say got away in a blue Nissan sedan.

If you have any information that could help police, call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.

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