MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Police are searching for suspects in the deadly shooting of a man in the Uptown area early Thursday morning (June 10).

The shooting occurred just after 1:30am on the 900-block of N. Main.

Witnesses told police they heard several gunshots followed by the sound of a car speeding off.

The victim, an unidentified 34-year old male, was transported to The Med in extremely critical condition where he later died.

Police do not have anyone in custody at this time.

Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-CASH (2247). You can also submit your tip to 528cash.org, or you can text your tip by typing the keyword AWARD to 274637 (CRIMES). You will remain anonymous, and you could be eligible to a cash reward of up to $1000. 

 
 
Citizen Safety Coalition on Crime: Stop Gun Violence
Together, we are making Tennessee safer.

Tennessee still has some of the weakest laws against gun violence and illegal possession of guns by convicted felons in the country.

We need your help in sending a strong message to our state lawmakers to strengthen Tennessee’s crime laws, particularly those involving guns.

In preparation for the state’s 106th General Assembly on Capitol Hill in Nashville, you are invited to attend the Citizen Safety Coalition’s Forum on Crime.

February 11, 2010
Jewish Community Center
6560 Poplar Avenue
7:00-8:30 P.M.

At the forum, you’ll hear from state legislators including State Representative John DeBerry, City of Memphis Mayor A C Wharton, Shelby County Mayor Joe Ford, Shelby County District Attorney General Bill Gibbons, Shelby County Sheriff Mark Luttrell, Memphis Police Director Larry Godwin and City of Memphis Council member Jim Strickland. There will also be presentations by families of crime victims.

Also, if you would like to participate in the Citizen Safety Coalition please email Linda K. Miller at lmiller@memphiscrime.org or call 901-527-2600.

Together, we are making Tennessee safer.

www.operationsafecommunity.org

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