Memphis shooting: Police injured with bricks in violent protest after shooting in Frayser

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Memphis police officers were called in to assist US Marshals, WMC reported. Several officers have been injured as public attack them with bottles and bricks after hearing gunfire. Details of the shooting have not yet been released. More to follow…

The Memphis Police Department officers have formed a barricade near the site at Kingsley Avenue and Overton Crossing Street. A shooting was reported earlier in the evening. Memphis police officers were not involved in the shooting. Hundreds of people have gathered at the scene as police are wearing riot protection clothing. READ MORE: Is it safe to travel to Mexico after Tulum beach shooting?

Memphis riot: police officers were called in to assist US Marshals

A spokesman for the Memphis Police Department wrote on Twitter: “Several officers have received minor injuries due to individuals throwing bricks/rocks at the officers. “Officers are being checked by paramedics. This is still an active scene.” Footage shared online shows a squad car smashed in with a rock. Paramedics are on the scene and treating injured police officers.

Memphis riot: A shooting was reported earlier in the evening