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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.

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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.

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.

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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.


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2 shot outside Brown Middle School in Forney, Two Suspects in Custody

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The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD. Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.

The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near Brown Middle School in Forney ISD.

Authorities confirmed that two individuals were shot in a residential neighborhood near Windmill Farms Boulevard, just outside Forney city limits.

In response to the incident, two individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting.

However, law enforcement has not yet released details regarding their identities or possible motives.

Forney ISD officials confirmed the presence of an active crime scene in the vicinity, prompting precautionary security measures across multiple campuses.

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Brown Middle School, along with North Forney Middle School, Smith Intermediate, Dewberry Elementary, Blackburn Elementary, and Forney Learning Academy, were placed in “secure” mode as a safety precaution.

Despite the close proximity of the shooting, Forney ISD emphasized that the incident did not occur on school grounds and that all students and staff remained safe throughout the situation.

News footage from the scene showed crime scene tape around a vehicle parked in front of the school.

The district lifted the security measures at approximately 3:30 p.m. and began releasing students to their parents.

Students who walk home were expected to leave at their normal dismissal time of 4:00 p.m., though minor delays were anticipated for bus routes.

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Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details have been provided regarding the condition of the victims.


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