‘Enough is enough', Mayor Young releases statement Tom Lee Park fatal shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Mayor Paul Young released a statement about the fatal Sunday shooting at Tom Lee Park.
Memphis Police say officers responded to a shots fired call at Riverside Drive and Beale Street at 6:46 p.m. on Sunday.
Police say officers found a victim who had been shot. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
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Mayor Paul Young released the following statement:
This latest act of violence took place at Tom Lee Park – one of our city's crown jewels. Our riverfront is meant to be a place of joy, connection, and community. The reckless violence carried out during a community event shattered that purpose. My prayers are with the victim, the witnesses, and the families affected by this senseless act.
It is important to note that without advising MPD, event organizers elected not to have security in place for Sunday's event. Thankfully, Memphis Police officers were staged just outside the event footprint and were able to respond within moments.
Let me be clear: we will pursue prosecution of this crime – and all violent crimes – to the fullest extent of the law.
Public spaces – especially our parks – should always feel welcoming, inviting, and safe. Taking steps to leave a life of violence should be met with peace and celebration. And playing in your yard should never be a dangerous endeavor.
We are not giving in to chaos. We are not standing down. We will continue doing all the hard work necessary to make Memphis stronger and safer. And that means if you create mayhem in Memphis, we will find you and we will push for quick prosecution. We will win the war against violence in Memphis. This is a promise.
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Memphis Police believe both the victim and suspect were teens between the ages of 15-18 years old.
Riverside Drive had been closed on Sunday for the Foodees Food and Culture Festival at Tom Lee Park.
A witness described the moments she heard gunshots.
'I was standing on the basketball court, just watching my children run around and play, and I immediately looked up, ran and yelled for my kids and the moment I had my kids, I looked up and saw there were two other officers running with their guns in their hands,' she said.
The woman said she saw the victim lying in the road.
Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (901) 528-CASH.
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