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Man dead from gunshot wound found on I-55 bridge, according to MPD

Police said they found the body on Sunday morning.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — According to MPD, a man was found dead with a gunshot wound at the I-55 bridge on Sunday.

Around 9:15 a.m., officers said they responded to a man-down call at the I-55 bridge. They found a man who was shot, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

All westbound lanes of traffic on the I-55 bridge were closed for around three hours. Lanes opened back up around 12:30 p.m., according to Tennessee Department of Transportation spokesperson Nichole Lawrence.

MPD said they have no suspect information at this time, and they are asking anyone with information to call 901-528-CASH with tips.

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