Brothers say they were lost, asking for directions when shot
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two brothers who say they were shot while asking for directions in the Nutbush neighborhood were rushed to the hospital in critical condition Monday morning.
The incident took place in the 3700 block of Longfellow Road a little after 3:05 a.m. One brother was hit in the eye, and the other was shot in both legs and the chest.
Police are told the men were only asking for directions when they were shot, but detectives say the vehicle the brothers were in may have been connected to several earlier crimes.
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The two brothers told detectives that around 3 a.m., they became lost. They pulled over, asking a group of men for directions.
The brothers went on to say the group became angry, opening fire. Both men were shot.
But, there is more to the story. The car the brothers pulled up in is the same vehicle investigators say was reportedly used during several attempted robberies, leaving some questioning whether this was a case of self-defense.
Eva Butler has lived in the neighborhood for more than half a century.
“We’ve had lots of stuff going on in this area. I just try to stay in the house and mind my business,” she said.
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She says it is hard seeing nearby homes that were hit by gunfire.
“Yeah I say enough is enough, but apparently it’s not because they just keep doing it,” said Butler.
The vehicle the two brothers were in is now in police custody. So far, there have been no reported arrests.
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