Shooting at Kroger in Collierville, Tennessee

[The Legion]

Multiple people shot.  Still ongoing.

 

https://www.wreg.com/news/local/active-shooter-on-byhalia-and-poplar/

Edited September 23, 2021 by The Legion

[Garufa]

Shooter dead.  13 victims.  One fatality at this time.

[The Legion]

Update:  13 victims 1 has died.  Shooter is dead from a self gun shot.

[Grayfox54]

For those who may not know, Collierville is a small town on the East side of Memphis.  

Not much info at this time. Shooter is a male and is dead. 

Victims sent to various local hospital. Reported some have serious injuries. 

Shooting was reported at 1:30pm.  First officers arrived at 1:34pm. Well done Collierville PD.  

[E4 No More]

I wonder if the shooter got pissed at Kroger's crappy services and bad attitudes?

[Erik88]

I'm surprised the death count is that low given how many were shot. I really hope it stays that way. 

[Oh Shoot]

17 minutes ago, Erik88 said:

I'm surprised the death count is that low given how many were shot...

Seems that usually suggests a handgun and/or lesser caliber.  But ya never know from early reporting.

- OS

[Grayfox54]

Several witnesses report 12-15 gun shots in rapid succession. No info on weapon yet. Witnesses report shooter had "a very large gun."

Police will hold news briefing at 6:10 pm. 

Edited September 23, 2021 by Grayfox54

[Grayfox54]

Just reported: 9 victims taken the Regional One Trauma Center. 4 in critical condition, 5 non-critical. Two victims at Methodist University Hospital. No word on the others. 

[Chucktshoes]

My brother in law’s brother was shot twice. He’s in stable condition and expected to recover. 
 

The phone for Top Gun has been ringing off the hook for permit classes since it happened. Folks in Collierville went from “It can’t happen here“ to “holy ####!“ real quick.

Edited September 23, 2021 by Chucktshoes

[bigun]

And the anti 2A folks have already started

[E4 No More]

16 minutes ago, Chucktshoes said:

My brother in law’s brother was shot twice. He’s in stable condition and expected to recover. 
 

The phone for Top Gun has been ringing off the hook for permit classes since it happened. Folks in Collierville went from “It can’t happen here“ to “holy ####!“ real quick.

Praying for him and his family.

[bigun]

32 minutes ago, Chucktshoes said:

My brother in law’s brother was shot twice. He’s in stable condition and expected to recover. 
 

The phone for Top Gun has been ringing off the hook for permit classes since it happened. Folks in Collierville went from “It can’t happen here“ to “holy ####!“ real quick.

Prayers for him and his family

[Grayfox54]

The press conference was basically one big "Can't get into that. Its an on-going investigation".   So they ain't talking.  At least not yet. Another press briefing will be tomorrow morning. 

Police say it was NOT a terrorist attack. 

A reported 14th victim checked them self into a Collierville hospital, was not shot. It was an anxiety attack. 

UNCONFIRMED: Local news reports the shooter may be an employee  who was fired earlier today.  

 

[RED333]

2 hours ago, Chucktshoes said:

My brother in law’s brother was shot twice. He’s in stable condition and expected to recover. 
 

WOW, praying as well for all involved.

[Ski]

1 hour ago, Grayfox54 said:

UNCONFIRMED: Local news reports the shooter may be an employee  who was fired earlier today.  

I've heard the same.  One source said she heard it from an employee.

I was in a connected parking lot this evening, and I'm not sure I've ever seen so many black SUVs in one place before.

[Whisper]

So, it's now 20 hours after the incident, and there's still not been the slightest info about the killer.  Usually by now we have his ID, social media postings, comments from friends/family, speculation (or actual info) about his motivation, etc.  But so far there's nothing.  Seems unusual.  Something strange about the case, or the killer?

[A.J. Holst]

12 minutes ago, Whisper said:

Something strange about the case, or the killer?

Doesn't fit the anti 2A narrative?

[deerslayer]

40 minutes ago, Whisper said:

So, it's now 20 hours after the incident, and there's still not been the slightest info about the killer.  Usually by now we have his ID, social media postings, comments from friends/family, speculation (or actual info) about his motivation, etc.  But so far there's nothing.  Seems unusual.  Something strange about the case, or the killer?

Sometimes a shooter's name is withheld so they don't get all the immediate attention.  The Collierville PD Chief just gave a press conference and didn't reveal much except that 15 people were shot and 10 were employees.  He was asked several questions about the shooter and motive, but repeated that the investigation was still ongoing and he was not releasing any of that yet.  

Edited September 24, 2021 by deerslayer

[The Legion]

Update now 11:00am.  6 still in the Hospital.  3 in critical condition.

[Erik88]

33 minutes ago, deerslayer said:

Sometimes a shooter's name is withheld so they don't get all the immediate attention.  The Collierville PD Chief just gave a press conference and didn't reveal much except that 15 people were shot and 10 were employees.  He was asked several questions about the shooter and motive, but repeated that the investigation was still ongoing and he was not releasing any of that yet.  

I've always wondered why they even bother holding a press conference if they aren't willing to say anything yet. 

[Grunt67]

Shooter identified as U K Thang 29, a 3rd party vendor with Kroger, working in the deli, according to Ch. 2 news just now.

[Garufa]

Maybe he got tired of being called “thang”.

[10-Ring]

5 hours ago, A.J. Holst said:

Doesn't fit the anti 2A narrative?

Bingo

[Quavodus]

3 minutes ago, 10-Ring said:

Bingo

Exactly, he's Asian.