Memphis Safe Task Force Responds to Fatal Shooting and Subsequent Discovery in Memphis Neighborhood

Memphis, Tennessee – At approximately 1:30 a.m. this morning, the Memphis Safe Task Force responded to reports of a shooting in the 1600 block of Helsley Street. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim who was pronounced deceased on the scene. 

While securing the area, one officer sustained a non-critical injury from a dog bite and was transported to the hospital. A second officer was assaulted by a female who unlawfully entered the active crime scene and struck the officer while being escorted out. She was taken into custody without further incident. 

Later this morning, Task Force members returned to the residence after identifying a male relative as a possible suspect. Upon arrival, a subject fled from the rear of the property and was quickly detained. Inside the residence, officers discovered a second deceased individual who appeared to be partially dismembered. 

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Additional details will be released as they become available.