BREAKING: Memphis Police say shooting suspect killed 4, wounded 3 during hours-long rampage.
As the shooter terrorized Memphis, public bus service was suspended and a downtown stadium where a minor-league baseball game was underway was placed on lockdown. Friends and relatives frantically called and texted each other to check on each others’ safety. TV stations cut into regular coverage to keep viewers updated.The University of Memphis sent a message to students saying a shooting had been reported near the campus.
“If you do not have to be out, stay indoors until this is resolved,” Memphis police said on Twitter, before the arrest.Police did not discuss a motive or release the identities of those who were killed or wounded. It was too early in the investigation to discuss how the suspect got the gun or guns used in the shootings, said Ali Roberts, acting assistant special agent in charge for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in Memphis.