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On April 20, 2024, a mass shooting occurred at an unpermitted block party in Memphis, Tennessee, resulting in two fatalities and six injuries. The incident took place near Orange Mound Park, south of Simons Bank Liberty Stadium, with an estimated 200-300 people in attendance.

Shooting
At approximately 7:19 p.m., Memphis Police Department (MPD) officers responded to reports of a shooting at the block party. Upon arrival, they discovered five victims with gunshot wounds, three of whom were transported to the hospital in critical condition. Two male victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

Initial reports indicated a higher number of victims, but MPD later revised the count to eight, explaining that several individuals were likely counted multiple times.

MPD Interim Chief Cerelyn "C.J." Davis stated that at least two shooters were involved and that no suspects were in custody as of April 21, 2024 [3]. The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.

Aftermath
The shooting marked the 121st mass shooting in the United States in 2024, according to the Gun Violence Archive.

Reactions
Memphis Mayor Paul Young expressed his grief and frustration over the incident, calling for an end to the violence plaguing the community.