Crime
1 dead, another critically injured after shooting on Maple Leaf Cove in Hickory Hill
Memphis, TN – A shooting incident in the Hickory Hill neighborhood on Saturday evening has left one man dead and another critically injured, according to the Memphis Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 3:56 p.m. in the 3700 block of Maple Leaf Cove.
Upon arrival, authorities discovered two men suffering from gunshot wounds inside a white Camaro.
Both individuals were transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
Tragically, one of the victims later succumbed to his injuries, police confirmed.
In connection with the shooting, officers detained a man for questioning.
However, further details about the circumstances leading to the incident, as well as the identities of the victims, have not yet been released.
The Memphis Police Department continues to investigate the case and urges anyone with information to come forward.
Residents are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-CASH to assist with the ongoing investigation.
Crime
17-Year-Old Wyatt Sanders Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old Miranda Clements in Vivian
Caddo Parish authorities are continuing their investigation into a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl in Vivian, Louisiana, on the evening of Sunday, April 20.
According to officials, officers with the Vivian Police Department responded to reports of a shooting just before 8:30 p.m. at a residence in the 33 block of Pardue Street.
Upon arrival, officers located 16-year-old Miranda Clements lying on the floor inside the home with a gunshot wound to her upper body.
Emergency personnel with Caddo Fire District 8 responded and pronounced the teenager deceased at the scene.
Following the initial response, Vivian police contacted the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office for assistance.
Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office launched a joint investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities initially stated they were working to establish whether foul play was involved.
As part of the investigation, 17-year-old Wyatt Layne Sanders was taken into custody in connection with the incident.
He was booked into the Caddo Parish Correctional Center at 3:07 a.m. on Monday, April 21. According to jail records, Sanders is facing two counts of illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile and one count of negligent homicide.
He remains in custody as of the latest report.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Further details, including the events leading up to the shooting, have not yet been released.