MEMPHIS, TN – An Amazon employee was brutally shot and found dead outside the company’s distribution center in the Airport Area in Memphis, Tennessee. The incident occurred on Thursday evening around 8 p.m., with officers arriving at in response to the chaotic scene at Holmes Road and Tchulahoma Road. Specific details about the incident remain undisclosed by the police.
Upon arrival, the death of the male Amazon employee was pronounced at the scene. The police have initiated an active search for a man believed to be the suspect, thought to be aged between 20 and 30 years old, and dressed in black attire.
Expressing grave concern over the incident, Amazon spokesperson Steve Kelly stated that the company is providing all necessary support to the family of the deceased and its workforce. Highlighting the matter’s urgency, he shared that Amazon is working alongside the Memphis Police Department in its active investigation but declined to provide further comments.
A female employee of the facility recounted her near-miss experience, stating that she had just ended her shift moments before the gunfire broke out. As part of its support system, Amazon is offering counseling resources to any of its employees who might need them in the wake of this tragic event.
In an attempt to accelerate the investigation, the authorities are urging anyone with more information about the shooting to notify CrimeStoppers.