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Police block off I-55 at Brooks Road after overnight shooting

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police blocked off part of the interstate overnight following a shooting.

Authorities said someone opened fire on I-55 near Brooks Road, but no one was hit.


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There have been more than 30 interstate shootings in Memphis this year, which is ahead of last year’s pace. The city is averaging more than two a week.

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The latest shooting comes a day after the Tennessee Highway Patrol declined to comment about whether or not they’ll fulfill a request from Memphis officials to help.