Eight individuals shot at Memphis hospital

By Samantha Allen

Published: August 16, 2022 | 8:37 AM GMT

Local news sources report that a shooting occurred at a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, injuring at least eight people.

Police arrived at the site of the incident at around 12:47 a.m. on Tuesday.

It took place outside the door of the city’s Methodist North Hospital emergency department.

According to ABC24, police verified that at least eight persons were shot during the incident.

The Austin Peay and Walter K. Singleton parkway intersection’s medium was the scene of a silver automobile that had stopped, according to the local news source.

According to the investigation, the car had at least 20 gunshot wounds in its side.

It seems that the hospital and the nearby streets are under lockdown.

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.