MPD on high alert as Fourth of July celebrations go on downtown, hours after group shoots at officers

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Safety is top of mind for Memphis police this Fourth of July as the department investigates an early morning shooting targeting officers downtown.

The incident happened just feet from their Downtown Command Center, just hours before fireworks shows began.

River Garden Park will be filled with people Friday night, celebrating America’s independence…

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