MEMPHIS, TN – (Reuters) -At least two people are dead and six others injured in a shooting at a block party in Memphis, Tennessee, on Saturday, according to police. Police say the block party was unsanctioned.
“During the follow-up investigation, we learned that there were 8 total victims, with two of those being deceased on the scene,” Memphis police said in an updated statement posted on X.
Police had earlier said that 16 people were shot.
One of the injured remains in critical condition, while one has been released, police said.
“This was a block party that was occurring without a permit”, police said. The block party had about 200-300 people in attendance.
Memphis Police interim chief Cerelyn Davis at least two suspects are being sought.
“The Memphis Police Department and our partners are working tirelessly to identify these individuals,” Davis told reporters. “We have received some video footage and we are looking for those responsible.
(Reporting by Nilutpal Timsina in Bengaluru; Editing by Michael Perry)
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