MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman is dead following a shooting at Shelby Farms, according to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO).
SCSO is currently investigating a shooting that happened just after 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 in the parking lot of the Visitor Center at Shelby Farms.
A woman was found at the scene and was pronounced dead by paramedics.
The suspect involved in the shooting fled the scene in a car. SCSO has confirmed that a person of interest from the shooting has been detained in Dyer County.
This is an ongoing investigation, and this article will be updated as more information becomes available.
Shelby Farms Park released the following statement regarding the shooting:
"We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at the Park in the Visitor Center parking lot today. There is no threat to visitor or public safety. This is an active investigation and we are referring all questions to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office."
