Six people were shot outside a Memphis hospital early Tuesday and four of the victims remain in critical condition, police said.
The shooting was reported around 12:42 a.m. at Methodist North Hospital, Memphis police said.
Two victims were taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in critical condition, one of whom is now non-critical, while four were taken to Regional One Hospital. One of those taken to Regional One is also now out of critical condition, police said.
Several people were injured after a shootout in front of the emergency room entrance of Methodist North Hospital, in the morning of Aug. 16, 2022.
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Several people were injured after a shootout in front of the emergency room entrance of Methodist North Hospital, in the morning of Aug. 16, 2022.
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Three victims involved have been detained for allegedly possessing a stolen vehicle, police said.
All of the victims were reportedly shot by suspects in a black SUV, according to police. No arrests have been announced.
Several people were injured after a shootout in front of the emergency room entrance of Methodist North Hospital, in the morning of Aug. 16, 2022.
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Methodist North Hospital said no hospital staffers were hurt during the gunfire.
“We appreciate the swift action from our employees to guide patients away … so our security team and Memphis Police Department could respond quickly,” hospital officials said in a statement. “We are working with local law enforcement who are continuing to investigate.”
ABC News’ Keith Harden contributed to this report.
