UPDATE: One person was killed Saturday night during a terrifying shooting outside Tug’s Casual Grill in Harbor Town. Diners and staffers scrambled to find shelter after suspects opened fire in what police described as an attempted robbery. A second person was taken to the hospital after suffering a medical issue.
“We were outside on another patio when this happened. Kudos to all the staff,” one eyewitness wrote on social media. “This has to stop … we saw children running past terrified. My mother , who is visiting from England, is traumatized.”Witnesses told television station “two off-duty Texas police officers who were attending a wedding across the street heard gunshots and ran to the restaurant to neutralize the situation.”
Memphis Police say the person who was shot was dropped off at a fire station on North Second Street. He was pronounced dead at Regional One Hospital.
Investigators say the dead man was involved in the incident at Harbor Town Square. So far, police have not released any details or descriptions on the suspect or a possible motive — other than to say it was an attempted robbery.
However, one eyewitness said three men armed with rifles ordered everyone to get down because they were looking for a specific person.“Someone was targeted and returned fire, before running into the kitchen,” the eyewitness said.
“I’ve spent my whole life defending this city,” the witness said. “I can’t anymore. Doesn’t help that my car was stolen less than two weeks ago and was broken into two other times within the last year. All here in Harbor Town. I’m over it.”
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Shots were fired during an attempted robbery Saturday night outside Tug’s Casual Grill in Harbor Town.
BREAKING: We are hearing there was a shooting at Tug’s restaurant in Harbortown. Big police presence here right now. Working to find out more details @FOX13Memphis pic.twitter.com/kUeh6H5x9Y
— Mandy Hrach (@mandyhrachnews) May 14, 2023
The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. About 10 minutes later a man was dropped off at a nearby fire station. He was sent to Regional One Hospital where he is reportedly in critical condition.
MPD has yet to confirm if the two incidents are connected.
There was a heavy police presence at Harbor Town and crime scene tape had been erected around the restaurant.
Michelle McKissack, a candidate for mayor, said her mother and sister were inside the restaurant when the shooting happened.
“Thank you Jesus! My mother and sister escaped a #shooting unharmed tonight,” she wrote on Twitter. “I am praying for all those who were at the scene and all of #MEMPHIS! This is why I am running for Mayor. We can’t live like this! We must reclaim our safety!”
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