Two Shot in Daytime Carjacking in Popular East Memphis Shopping Center

DEVELOPING STORY: Two people were shot in broad daylight during a carjacking outside a popular East Memphis shopping and dining destination.

Police say officers responded to the shooting at Poplar Avenue and International Drive around 2:15 p.m.

That’s the location of a number of popular eateries including “Big Bad Breakfast” and “Babalu.” The restaurants are located directly across from International Paper.

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The victims, a man and a woman, were taken to Regional One in non-critical condition.

Investigators say the suspects were driving a black Infiniti sedan. Typical.

If you have any information on this shooting, Memphis Police urge you to call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.

Any information which leads to an arrest, in this case, could be worth up to $2,000.

Ben Deeter will have complete details Wednesday morning starting at 6 a.m. on “Wake Up Memphis.”

At approx 2:15 pm, officers responded to a shooting at Poplar and International Place. Two victims, a male and a female, were located and transported to ROH critical. The suspects were occupying a black Infiniti sedan. Call 901-528-CASH w/tips. pic.twitter.com/aqraUGPGbm

— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) December 27, 2022