Crime
Two Dead, Three Critically Injured in Shooting at Memphis Infiniti Sports Bar
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A violent altercation at a Memphis sports bar early Tuesday morning left two men dead and three others injured, including two women and another man, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD).
Officers responded to a shooting call around 2:00 a.m. at Infiniti Sports Bar & Grill, located on North Watkins Street in the Frayser neighborhood.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a chaotic and active scene where five individuals had sustained gunshot wounds.
According to MPD Colonel Carlos Davis, the shooting was the result of a fight that began inside the bar and escalated into gunfire.
Four individuals were shot inside the establishment, while a fifth victim was shot in the parking lot.
One of the male victims was pronounced dead at the scene outside the bar.
A second male victim was transported to Regional One Health, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The remaining victims — two women and one man — were reportedly driven to area hospitals by private vehicles.
All three were listed in critical condition at the time of the report.
Col. Davis described the situation as “chaotic,” noting that officers had to secure the scene and assist emergency responders amid the confusion.
He also acknowledged that this was not the first incident at the location. In February, MPD previously responded to the bar after a firearm accidentally discharged when an employee reportedly fell while cleaning.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet released information on any potential suspects or arrests.
Police are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to determine how the conflict escalated and who was involved.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Memphis Police Department or CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
This marks another tragic instance of gun violence at a Memphis nightlife venue, and community leaders continue to call for increased safety measures at establishments prone to recurring disturbances.
Crime
Agent Nic Graham Dies After Being Shot in Lakewood Police Shootout With Suspect Gabriel Garcia on RTD Bus
LAKEWOOD, Colorado — A Lakewood police agent who was critically wounded during a shootout with a suspect aboard an RTD bus has died, authorities confirmed. The fallen officer was identified as Nic Graham, a member of the Lakewood Police Department since 2019.
Graham was among four police agents injured Thursday evening when an armed confrontation erupted near Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard. A civilian bystander was also struck by gunfire.
The shooting followed a police search for a suspect connected to a hit-and-run crash reported earlier in the day.
Police said the incident initially began shortly before 3:45 p.m. Thursday, following a hit-and-run collision near Kipling Street and West 13th Avenue in Lakewood.
Witnesses told investigators that the suspect ran away almost immediately after the crash. However, they provided officers with a description that helped police identify and search for the individual.
Lakewood Police Public Information Agent John Romero said witnesses were able to give officers a useful description of the person who fled the scene.
Several hours later, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a Lakewood police agent recognized the individual boarding an RTD bus near Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard.
Officers approached the suspect at approximately 6:32 p.m. Police said the individual opened fire on officers, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Responding officers returned fire, striking the suspect. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene and was identified as Gabriel Garcia.
Garcia was reportedly on parole when the shooting occurred.
The circumstances surrounding the confrontation remain part of the ongoing investigation.
Four Lakewood police agents suffered gunshot wounds during the confrontation. Their injuries ranged from serious to critical, and all four were transported to nearby hospitals.
Despite receiving emergency medical treatment, Graham later died from his injuries.
One civilian bystander was also hit by gunfire and hospitalized. The person’s condition had not been publicly disclosed as of Friday afternoon.
Hospital updates released Friday morning indicated that two agents treated at Denver Health Medical Center had been released. Another remained hospitalized, while officials had not provided a complete update on the remaining injured individuals.
Graham began serving with the Lakewood Police Department in 2019 after graduating from the police academy.
Throughout his law enforcement career, he contributed to criminal investigations and earned recognition for his work.
One of his notable achievements came in 2023, when he received the department’s Special Investigations Unit Wingman Award for his contributions to investigations targeting gang members.
Police Chief Philip Smith paid tribute to Graham, highlighting his dedication, compassion and commitment to helping others.
Chief Smith said Graham demonstrated those qualities throughout his career, from his early days on patrol to his investigative work.
His death has left the department and the wider Lakewood community grieving the loss of an officer who dedicated his career to public service.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities examine the circumstances that led to the deadly confrontation.
The shooting resulted in the death of suspect Gabriel Garcia, the fatal injury of Agent Nic Graham, injuries to three additional police agents and a civilian bystander.
Officials have not released a final investigative account of the incident. Further updates are expected as investigators establish the complete sequence of events.