Police have reopened an active crime scene in Nutbush after officers discovered another possible fatality at the same residence where a woman was found shot dead earlier this week.
Authorities returned to the home on Helsley Avenue on Tuesday following reports of a second individual potentially deceased inside. The discovery comes just days after the initial incident, in which a woman was found fatally shot within the same property.
Law enforcement sources have confirmed that one person is currently in custody, though details about their identity or connection to the victims have not yet been released. The Memphis Police Department remains on scene, securing the area and gathering evidence as part of what has now become a developing and complex investigation.
Officials have not disclosed the cause of death of the second individual, pending confirmation from the medical examiner. Detectives are working to determine whether the two deaths are connected and what circumstances led to the tragic events inside the Helsley Avenue home.
Residents in the neighborhood have expressed growing concern as police activity continues. Authorities have assured the public there is no ongoing threat to the community, but are urging anyone with information about the case to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.