MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police said two 16-year-old boys have been charged in the shooting of a 15-year-old boy shot Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at a Sonic on Kirby Parkway.
MPD investigators said the victim was targeted.
Investigators said officers were called to the shooting at the Sonic in the 4100 block of Kirby Pkwy., next to Kirby High School, about 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. They found the 15-year-old shot several times. The 15-year-old was taken to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.
Police said witnesses told them the suspects were several people wearing ski masks in a dark grey four-door Mercedes. Tuesday, Dec. 6, MPD said at least two of those were 16-year-old boys who have been arrested.
The two are charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault (2X), reckless endangerment, vandalism of property $1,000 or less, and unlawful possession of a weapon.
Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.