One dead, one wounded, 6 detained in shooting in Southeast Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police say one person was killed, one seriously wounded, and six detained following a shooting near a Wendy’s in Southeast Memphis.

MPD said police responded to a shooting call in the 2800 block of Kirby Road just before 9 p.m. Sunday. There was a large police presence around the restaurant.

Police said when officers arrived on the scene, they located two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds.

One victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition. The other victim died at the scene.

Officers have six individuals detained. Police have not said what led up to the shooting.

Police blocked off the area and several businesses with crime scene tape as they investigated the shooting.