Police encourage anyone with additional information related to these incidents to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-2274 (CASH) with tips.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department (MPD) are investigating two separate shootings on Saturday night, May 6, 2023, and they are asking for anyone with more information for either to call CrimeStoppers.
Officers said they responded shortly after 10 p.m. to the Marathon gas station in the 3400 block of Lamar Avenue, where they found a man dead on the scene. The victim was later identified as Ernest Thomas.
Investigators Monday said video showed Thomas meeting a man in a black shirt and khaki or gray pants. The man drove a light-colored Nissan. MPD said minutes after arriving, the man fired a rifle at Thomas while he was in his vehicle, then took off in the Nissan.
Homicide
Marathon Gas Station
3465 Lamar Avenue
Report #2305022734ME
MEMPHIS, TN – On May 6, 2023, at 10:10 pm, officers responded to a shooting at 3465 Lamar Avenue at the Marathon Gas Station. The victim, Ernest Thomas, was pronounced deceased on the scene. Video at the location showed Thomas meeting a male in a black shirt and khaki or gray pants. The male drove a light-colored Nissan to the station. Minutes after arriving, the unknown male fired a rifle at Thomas while he was in his vehicle. The suspect then fled in the Nissan.
A video is attached.
Anyone with information about this incident should call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number, and your identification will remain completely anonymous.
You can also submit your tip at http://www.crimestopmem.org, where you will be able to review wanted fugitives and safely send investigators any helpful information on the suspect or suspects responsible for this crime. You can submit anonymous tips from our free and secure mobile app by searching your app store for "P3 Tips".
If an arrest is made, you could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.00 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc.
Posted by Memphis Police Department est.1827 on Monday, May 8, 2023
MPD said another shooting happened in the 3200 block of Lucibill Road. Officers said they responded at about 10:30 and found two men injured. This location is Expert Electronics store.
One was found to be dead on the scene, and the other was taken to Regional One in critical condition, according to MPD.
Police encourage anyone with additional information related to these incidents to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-2274 (CASH) with tips.
