Suspected burglars shot and killed in Memphis neighborhood, police say

2 people dead near Overton High School
Updated: June 2, 2018 - 10:26 AM

Two men suspected of burglarizing a home in a Memphis neighborhood were shot and killed on Friday, according to police.

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Officers responded to a shooting call in the 1700 block of Myrna around 7 p.m. When police arrived, two people had been shot.

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Both victims died on the scene.The two men were reportedly burglarizing the residence when the shooting occurred, police said.

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The person responsible for the shooting was detained and all evidence was presented to the District Attorney General's Office. It was determined that no charges will be filed.

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