MPD: 1 child dead, new homicide record set in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis police reported one juvenile and another individual were shot in Westwood on Monday, setting a new homicide record in Memphis— breaking the 2016 record with 229 homicides.

Officers found both victims in the 720 block of Crillion Drive.

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The male juvenile was transported to Le Bonheur in critical condition. The other was taken to a hospital by private vehicle.

Officers are on the scene of a Shooting at 726 Crillion Drive.

Prelim info: there were two shooting victims at this location. One juvenile was transported critical to LeBonheur, and victim #2 was transported by private vehicle.

The suspects fled the scene in a white SUV.
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) September 29, 2020

The suspects fled the scene in a white SUV.

**update**
The male juvenile victim was pronounced dead at LeBonheur.

No other victims were shot at this location.

Anyone with any information is urged to call 901-528-CASH.
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) September 29, 2020

The juvenile was later pronounced dead at Le Bonheur. The adult male victim was located at Methodist University Hospital in critical condition.

**Update #2**
An adult male shooting victim was located at Methodist University in critical condition. He was shot on Crillion.

This is an ongoing investigation.
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) September 29, 2020

This is an ongoing investigation. Please call 901-528-CASH if you have any information regarding this incident.

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