It's still unknown at this time if the two officers are OK. Memphis Police dispatch confirmed the shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. Friday, April 12.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two Memphis Police officers were rushed to the hospital with gunshot wounds early Friday morningInterim Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis confirmed one officer did not survive their injuries. Davis identified the officer as Joseph McKinney.The second officer was rushed to Regional One in critical condition, and Davis said their condition was upgraded to non-critical condition. A third officer was grazed by gunfire and treated for minor injuries.
According to Memphis Police, officers responded to a suspicious vehicle call at Horn Lake Road and Charter Avenue around 2:20 a.m. Friday. Two officers were shot, and taken to Regional One Hospital. Two suspects, an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old, were also hit by gunfire, and taken to Regional One. and treated for minor injuries.
One of the suspects was taken into custody immediately, while the other ran off and was caught by MPD shortly after, MPD said. Avoid the area of Horn Lake and Shelby Drive for now, as MPD has all lanes of traffic in the area closed while they investigate.This is a developing story. ABC24 will update with more information once it becomes available.
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