MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police said a shooting took place in the 800 block of Roland Street that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old.
A 17-year-old was also transported to an area hospital and is now stable, according to MPD, and a 15-year-old was released from the hospital.
Memphis Police Department (MPD) officers said they responded shortly before 1 a.m. on Saturday, March 16. Officers said they found two people that were transported to critical condition in Regional One.
One person, the 17-year-old, was transported to non-critical in LeBonheur, according to MPD.
No suspect information was reportedly available from MPD as of press time.
Police encourage anyone with additional information related to this incident to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-2274 (CASH) with tips.
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