MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police said a deadly shooting took place as well as a car crashed on Lamar Sunday morning.
Officers said they responded shortly after 5 a.m. to a one-vehicle crash at 1906 Lamar. A man was suffering from a gunshot wound and found to dead on the scene, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD).
Police encourage anyone with additional information related to this incident to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-2274 (CASH) with tips.
Taking a look at Mid-South crime after Memphis' homicide record breaks
As crime proves to be a continued challenge for the city of Memphis, how to reduce the pain that it has caused communities remains on the minds of civilians, politicians and changemakers in the area.
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