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One man injured during shooting on Powell Avenue, Memphis Police say

One man was in critical condition as of press time, according to MPD.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A shooting took place in the 3100 block of Powell Avenue that injured one man, according to Memphis Police. 

Memphis Police Department (MPD) officers said they responded shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday to find a man that was transported to Regional Once in critical condition.

Officers said there was one other man that they detained on the scene.

Police generally encourage anyone with additional information related to these kinds of incidents to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-2274 (CASH) with tips.

    

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