MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department (MPD) said a shooting took place on South Main Street that killed one woman and injured two other people early Sunday morning.
Officers said they responded around 3 a.m., finding three victims that were close to the scene and all had apparent gunshot wounds.
One woman was transported to critical condition after being found at Pontotoc Avenue and Main Street, according to MPD. She was later pronounced dead, according to MPD.
A man was taken to critical condition after being found Vance Avenue and Main Street, according to MPD.
A woman was taken to critical condition after being found at Front Street and Madison Avenue.
Police encourage anyone with additional information related to this incident to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-2274 (CASH) with tips.
Police also said that preliminary information lead them to believe this incident was a targeted act and not a random act of violence.
Additionally, MPD said the suspect was last seen running away from the scene in a newer model gray four-door Dodge Charger with a black spoiler.
The incident takes place two weeks after headlines described a shooting that also injured eight in the city's largest entertainment district.
"There will continue to be a heightened law enforcement presence in the downtown area to curtail theses senseless acts of violence," MPD chief C.J. Davis said in a statement at the time. "It is our commitment to bring bad actors to justice to maintain a safe environment in the downtown area for all."
The news also comes as Tennessee's special session to address public safety is set to pick up Monday.
While protestors have hoped for legislation related to curbing gun violence in the state to be passed, some commentators have said to not count on meaningful legislation being passed as a result of the session.