Aggravated Assault: 2515 Covington Pike

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On May 9, 2026, at 1:22 a.m., officers responded to an aggravated assault at 2515 Covington Pike at the Smart Gas Station. Video at the store showed an older-model Lexus pull up to the gas pumps when a newer-model gray Honda Accord, which had been following the Lexus, turned onto Covington Pike, traveling northbound. The occupants of the Honda fired shots at the Lexus. The occupants of the Lexus returned fire. Both vehicles fled the scene. The gas station was struck by gunfire.

Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers at 901-528-CASH.

A grainy surveillance-style image shows a light-colored sedan parked next to a gas pump at night. The vehicle is positioned at an angle with its front facing slightly toward the camera. A person is standing beside the pump operating the fuel nozzle. The ground and surroundings are dimly lit. In the lower-left corner, there is a Memphis Police Department badge logo with white text reading “Memphis Police Department CRIMESTOPPERS 901-528-CASH.”A grainy surveillance-style image shows a light-colored sedan parked at a gas pump at night. The front passenger door of the vehicle is open. Three individuals wearing dark clothing are moving rapidly around the vehicle: one near the open passenger door, one near the front of the car, and one farther out in the background on the left side of the image. A gas pump and its overhead structure are visible to the right of the car. In the lower-left corner, there is a Memphis Police Department badge logo with white text reading “Memphis Police Department CRIMESTOPPERS 901‑528‑CASH.”