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Two Teens Shot at Memphis Community Center

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Updated: 1/25 6:44 pm
MEMPHIS, TN (abc24.com) - Two teens were shot at the Westwood Community Center Friday afternoon.

Memphis Police were called to the scene just before 2:30 p.m. on Friday, January 25. When they arrived, they found a 15-year-old male shot in the stomach who was transported to The MED in critical condition. A second victim, a 17-year-old male, was located at Methodist South with gunshot wounds to his chest and back; he was airlifted to The MED in critical condition.

Investigators say a gang fight at Westwood High School led to the shooting, and the 15-year-old victim was found by an employee at the community center who called 911.

Police are searching for a person of interest but so far there is no suspect in custody.

Anyone with information on this incident should call CrimeStoppers at (901) 528-CASH (2274). You can also submit your tip at 528cash.org, or text the word AWARD to 274637 (CRIMES). You will remain anonymous, and you could be eligible to receive a cash reward.

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UnoHoo - 1/28/2013 5:27 PM
1 Vote
Darwinism in action; nothing more.

myopinion - 1/28/2013 10:08 AM
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Alot of you guys deserve to die for being stupid and saying stupid things. How bout you get all the facts before you start with all those hate filled comments who knows if they were the intended victims or if they had anything to do with any gang or gang fight. Even if that does turn out to be the case sometimes kids make bad decisions due to peer pressure or what have you. They are not All killers and shouldnt be treated as such. Instead of spreading hate and spectulation how bout some of you idiots get off the computer and become a mentor or something. If you're not part of the solution you're part of the problem.

ReligionStinks - 1/28/2013 7:05 AM
2 Votes
Gangs. Put them in a pit and let them kill each other. Too bad these two thugs were not exterminated.

gnfergu - 1/27/2013 5:07 PM
1 Vote
This is not the first time that there has been shootings at this place. I think it should be torn down. If these thugs don't have a place to hang out then they will just kill family members!

Jeff Lebowski - 1/25/2013 11:50 PM
2 Votes
If you belong to a gang you DESERVE to be shot and die.
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