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Memphis Violence: Two Shootings Leave One Dead, One Critical

3/22/2025

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In Memphis, Tennessee, a wave of violence has sparked police investigations into two separate shootings. On March 21, a woman was taken into custody after a man suffered life-threatening injuries on Scottsdale Avenue. The following day, a chilling targeted shooting outside the Westin Hotel claimed one life and left another in critical condition, with suspects escaping in a white vehicle.

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Story summary

In Memphis, Tennessee, a wave of violence has sparked police investigations into two separate shootings. On March 21, a woman was taken into custody after a man suffered life-threatening injuries on Scottsdale Avenue. The following day, a chilling targeted shooting outside the Westin Hotel claimed one life and left another in critical condition, with suspects escaping in a white vehicle.