Two killed, 14 injured in Memphis block party shooting: Police

NEW DELHI: At least two were killed, with fourteen more sustaining injuries when gunfire erupted at an unauthorized block party in Memphis, on Saturday.
Memphis police released a statement on X, stating, "We learned during the follow-up investigation that there were 8 total victims, with two of those being deceased on the scene."
Law enforcement officers discovered five individuals suffering from bullet wounds.According to chief Cerelyn Davis, two male victims were declared died at the location, while three others were taken to nearby medical facilities in serious condition.
At least two people are being sought, CBS News reported quoting Davis.
"We believe there are at least two individuals that fired weapons during this incident," Davis stated to CBS News.
Davis stated, "In light of recent events, we stand together to denounce these senseless acts of violence."
Eleven more victims made their way to hospitals from the gathering in Orange Mound Park on their own. Davis mentioned that the event, which lacked an official city permit, had an estimated attendance of 200 to 300 people.
"This was a block party that was occurring without a permit", police said.

(With inputs from agencies)