Man critically injured, one detained in shooting on Shelby Drive
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One man was rushed to the hospital, and another was detained following a shooting on East Shelby Drive Wednesday.
Police say the man who fired shots has been identified as 25-year-old Dunti Beavers. But Beavers claims he was also a victim.
Memphis Police say they responded to a shooting in the 6900 block of East Shelby Drive a little after 12:30 a.m.
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One man was taken to Regional One in critical condition after being shot in the back, legs, and stomach. Investigators say Beavers was detained on the scene.
Beavers told police he thought the man he admitted to shooting was armed himself. Beaver says the man approached him in this lot, demanding his cell phone.
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As the man tried to walk away, police say surveillance video showed Beavers aiming and firing shots.
Dunti Beavers is charged with aggravated assault. He is scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning.
MPD says this remains an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
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