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Gunshots are fired outside the Memphis Grizzlies' FedExForum during game vs Detroit Pistons... as police take one person into custody over alleged shooting which saw suspect 'aim for a man and miss'

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  • A witness reported hearing 15 gunshots in the incident on Friday 
  • Police in Memphis have said a man is in custody
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By Jake Nisse

Published: 01:55 BST, 6 April 2024 | Updated: 02:58 BST, 6 April 2024

There has been a shooting outside of the Memphis Grizzlies' FedEx Forum, police said, with a witness claiming to hear about 15 gunshots.

According to Action News 5, police responded to a 'shots fired' call in the area, though police said no one was injured.

Police also told the network that one person was in custody - it's unclear if the person was in custody for the shooting or an unrelated crime.


The witness said that the suspected shooter was with two other men, and that he aimed for a man and missed. 

Action News 5 says they saw a woman on a stretcher, though the witness believes the woman was hurt running away from the scene.

The alleged shooting happened outside the Grizzlies' arena during a game on Friday

Action 5 News posted a video of this man in police custody near FedEx Forum. It's unclear what he was being detained for.

There was also reportedly a large police presence and crime scene tape nearby. 

South Fourth Street at Peabody Place is reportedly closed off to traffic.

The Grizzlies were hosting the Pistons at the time of the alleged incident.

Memphis is set to retire the jersey of franchise legend Marc Gasol - who was present before the game on Friday - on Saturday,

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