MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is dead after a shooting that reportedly took place on Pecan Circle, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD).
Officers said they responded to the 2400 block of Pecan Circle shortly after 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21. They said they found someone who had been shot. The man was found to be dead on the scene, according to MPD.
Initially, MPD said the person was a juvenile. However, they said he was 18 years old.
Police later said that preliminary information indicates that the victim and suspect(s) knew each other.
This is an ongoing investigation, according to MPD.
Police typically encourage anyone with additional information related to incidents like this to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-2274 (CASH) with tips.
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