At least two people are dead and six others injured in a shooting at a block party in Memphis, Tennessee, on Saturday, according to police.
\n\u201cDuring the follow-up investigation, we learned that there were 8 total victims, with two of those being deceased on the scene,\u201d Memphis police said in an updated statement posted on X.
\nPolice had earlier said that 16 people were shot.
\nOne of the injured remains in critical condition, while one has been released, police said.
\n\u201cThis was a block party that was occurring without a permit\u201d, police said. The block party had about 200-300 people in attendance.
\nAt least two suspects are being sought, CBS News said, citing Memphis Police interim chief Cerelyn Davis.
\n\u201cWe believe there are at least two individuals that fired weapons during this incident,\u201d Davis told CBS News.
\nMemphis Police could not be reached immediately for additional comment.
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