MPD searches for man accused of firing shots at driver in North Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department is investigating after a suspect opened fire at a driver in a North Memphis neighborhood.

According to MPD, on October 19, just before 2 p.m., officers responded to a shots fired call on Madewell Street.

When officers arrived, they learned that the victim was driving on Madewell Street and turning onto Dellwood Avenue when an man fired shots in their direction, striking the victim’s vehicle.

Video recordings in the area captured the suspect firing shots at the victim.

The suspect was described as a a man around 5’8” tall with a thin build, wearing black pants and a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood drawn over his face, and was armed with a handgun.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.

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