Two Dead and Six Injured in Memphis Shooting

Published: 21 April 2024 at 06:19

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Two people have been killed and six others injured in a shooting at a street party in Memphis, Tennessee. The incident, which occurred at a block party without a permit with 200-300 attendees, involved at least two individuals firing weapons. Police initially reported 16 victims, but later revised the number, attributing the error to multiple reports of the same victims. The Memphis Police Department is seeking at least two suspects involved in the mass shooting.

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