A Memphis man was brutally shot and ๐๐พ๐๐ed in broad daylight at a crowded Frasier shopping center, shocking witnesses and leaving the community in fear. The incident unfolded around 12:34 PM as the victim, identified as Lord Josh, exited a tobacco store, unaware that he was being stalked. In a chilling act of violence captured on surveillance, a man in a black hoodie and ski mask approached Josh, shot him in the head, and fled the scene with his firearm while two young ๐ค๐ฉ๐ช๐ญ๐ฅren were in the victim’s car.
Witnesses described the chaotic aftermath, with shoppers scrambling for safety as the suspect sped away in a silver sedan. Local residents expressed their horror, with one saying, โNobody cares who they shoot; they just shoot.โ This tragic event is part of a disturbing trend in Memphis, where gun violence has surged, with 17 homicides reported in the area this year alone.
As police continue their manhunt for the shooter, community members are grappling with a growing sense of insecurity. โItโs getting worse,โ a local employee lamented. โThis new breed doesnโt care if they live or die.โ The shooting follows another violent incident just hours later, raising fears that the cycle of violence may only intensify.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the community seeks justice for Lord Josh and safety for its residents. The brazen nature of this crime, occurring in broad daylight with numerous witnesses, has left many questioning their safety in public spaces. As Memphis grapples with escalating violence, the call for change has never been more urgent.