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Two men shot in Midtown while waiting for their place of work to open

MPD investigating double shooting outside business on Cooper; gunman on the run

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two men were shot early Friday morning in Midtown Memphis while sitting in a vehicle waiting for their workplace to open.

According to Memphis police, the two men were in a vehicle waiting for their supervisor to open the door at Hire Quest Direct, a temporary service business located at 1023 S. Cooper at Walker, when a man walked up to them with a gun, firing two shots into the vehicle.

The driver was shot in the arm; the passenger was shot in the chest.  Both were taken to Regional One Hospital where they are listed in non-critical condition.

The suspect ran from the scene westbound on Walker and got into a dark colored vehicle.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information should call CrimeStoppers at (901) 528-CASH.

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