A Memphis man was left fighting for his life after a Thursday night shooting in Whitehaven that kept him in critical condition on Friday, police said. Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 500 block of East Holmes Road shortly after 7:20 p.m., where they found the wounded man and had him rushed to a hospital for treatment. Investigators said they had not released any suspect information and were still working the scene, searching for witnesses and potential evidence.
According to Action News 5, Memphis Police Department officers located the victim on the roadway and confirmed that the investigation remains active. The station reports the man was taken to a nearby hospital for further care, and that detectives had not yet identified or described any suspects. Police urged anyone who might know what happened to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
Violence along East Holmes Road
Residents in Whitehaven have seen this storyline before, and many are weary of it. The neighborhood has been the site of multiple serious shootings in recent years, and incidents on East Holmes Road in particular have sharpened concerns about day-to-day safety. Coverage of a prior fatal shooting in Whitehaven is just one of several reports detailing repeated violence in the area and the ongoing calls for action.
Local advocates have repeatedly pushed for a twin-track approach: more visible police patrols along key corridors like East Holmes Road, and stronger investments in violence-interruption and community-based programs aimed at cooling conflicts before they escalate into gunfire.
Police renew call for tips
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting, heard something unusual, or captured video on a phone, doorbell camera, or car dashcam to come forward. Tipsters can call Memphis CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH or reach the Memphis Police Department through its non-emergency line…