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MPD: Woman shoots ex outside of barbecue restaurant

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is in the hospital after police said he was shot by his ex-girlfriend late Friday night.

At 11:40 p.m., officers responded to an aggravated assault/DV call at Smokey City Bar-B-Que located in the 1000 block of Jackson Ave.


The victim said he’d gone to the restaurant to pick up some food when he saw his ex-girlfriend inside the restaurant.

He told officers that as he was leaving the restaurant, his ex followed him outside and started firing shots at him.

The victim was struck by the gunfire and was taken to Regional One in critical condition.

The victim’s wife said she was waiting in the car for him to come out, when she saw the suspect (the victim’s ex-girlfriend) shoot two or three times.

If you have any information about this incident that could help police, you are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.