MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Freedom Preparatory Academy confirmed to ABC 24 that a man shot Tuesday morning in Westwood was a security guard at the school.
The Memphis Police Department said they are searching for five suspects in the shooting.
MPD said officers responded to a shooting in the 700 block of Parkrose Ave. at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Based on preliminary information, MPD said the department is searching for five men who were driving a burgundy sedan.
The guard was taken to Regional One Hospital in critical condition.
Anyone who has any information about the shooting can call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
In a statement to ABC24, Roblin Webb, founder and CEO of Freedom Preparatory Academy, said, "We are deeply saddened to hear about today's incident. At Freedom Preparatory Academy, maintaining the safety of our faculty, staff, students and families is an absolute top priority. Our security guard is receiving proper medical attention and is stable, and our leadership team is assisting the Memphis Police Department with their investigation. As we know more, we will keep our staff and families closely updated."
