Teen killed, another injured in Dyersburg double shooting

UPDATE (1/22/24): Dyersburg Police searching for two men in connection to murder of teen. Read more here.

UPDATE (1/18/24): A GoFundMe has been organized to support the victim’s family. Click here.

EARLIER STORY:

DYERSBURG, Tenn. — The Dyersburg Police Department is investigating a double shooting that left a teen dead.

According to the department, around 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to the area of Hike and Palmer Street, in reference to two shooting victims.

Upon arrival, police say that officers discovered a 17-year-old dead at the scene inside of a vehicle.

According to Dyersburg Police, a second 17-year-old was transported to an ambulance service by private vehicle, and later airlifted to a Memphis hospital.

At this time, details are limited as the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information that could assist is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (731) 285-TIPS, 311, or the Dyersburg Police Criminal Investigation Division at (731) 288-7679.

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