MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two people are dead after a shooting in Westwood.
A woman died after her ex-boyfriend broke into her home and shot her and her grandmother, officials said.
The man later turned the gun on himself.
Memphis Police confirmed a murder-suicide during a domestic incident.
Shots rang out late Thursday night on Masterson Cove.
Memphis Fire officials confirmed a call about the shooting came in just after 10:30 p.m.
Officers who responded to the call found three victims, two of whom did not survive.
One victim, the grandmother, is listed in critical condition, officials said.
She sustained a gunshot wound to the hand.
People in the neighborhood said violence in the area is becoming too much to handle.
“The shoot down here all the time,” one told FOX13.
On 5/5 at 10:28 pm, officers responded to a shooting call at 3680 Masterson Cv. Officers located three victims. Two did not survive, and one is listed as non-critical.
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) May 6, 2022
Prelim info indicates that the suspect broke in, shot a 3rd party, then committed a murder/suicide. pic.twitter.com/CuPkglbi1u
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