Crime
Memphis Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Frayser Neighborhood
At this time, no suspect has been identified, and authorities are urging anyone with information that could assist in the investigation to come forward.
The Memphis Police Department (MPD) is conducting an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in the Frayser area.
According to MPD, officers responded to a call at approximately 2:04 p.m. regarding a shooting in the 1600 block of St. Elmo Avenue, near North Watkins Street.
Upon arrival, they discovered a victim deceased at the scene.
The incident unfolded near a gated property at the intersection of St. Elmo Avenue and Maritavia Drive, where a significant police presence and an active crime scene investigation were observed.
At this time, no suspect has been identified, and authorities are urging anyone with information that could assist in the investigation to come forward.
If you have any details related to this incident, please contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH (2274). Tips can be made anonymously, and information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more details become available.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.