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By Shannon McFarlin
Martin, Tenn.–The victim of a shooting at the Slide and Ride Bar in Martin was airlifted to a Memphis hospital early Sunday morning.
Martin Police Chief Don Teal said around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, July 11, 2021 officers were on routine patrol in the parking lot of the Slide and Ride bar on N. Lindell St. when they observed a disturbance at the front door.
As the officers went to investigate, they heard gunshots inside the bar.
Teal said in a press release, “While trying to enter the bar, officers were met with several individuals carrying the victim outside. The victim was treated at the scene by Martin EMS and transported by ambulance to Volunteer Community Hospital. He was later transported to Memphis.”
The status of his injuries are unknown at this time.
If anyone has any information about this incident please contact the Martin Police Department at 731-587-5355