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Shots fired at Memphis Police officer downtown: MPD

  • On July 4, 2025, Memphis Police officers were fired upon while responding to a call near Peabody Place downtown.
  • The shooting followed a dispute among up to 10 adults, including two men armed with semi-automatics and one with a revolver.
  • Officers approached a group arguing outside the downtown command center, where individuals dispersed in vehicles including a Nissan Juke from which shots were fired.
  • Deputy Chief Sam Hines stated that the gunfire seemed aimed at the officers, noting that no officers were harmed and police did not fire back.
  • MPD is investigating and seeking two men aged 20-30 associated with the shooting, urging the public to contact Crime Stoppers with information.
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Officers run for cover after man in car fired shots at them in Downtown Memphis, MPD says

Shots were fired directly at officers early Friday morning as officers responded to a report of a man with a weapon in Downtown Memphis, police said.

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Local Memphis broke the news in on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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