The Commercial Appeal

Five shot Saturday in South Memphis on Lady Slipper Lane

- Abigail Warren Memphis Commercial Appeal USA TODAY NETWORK - TENNESSEE

Five people were shot around 9:40 p.m. Saturday night in South Memphis, according to Memphis Police, leaving one male and one female in critical condition. The three others were listed as non-critical.

The incident happened in the 4200 block of Lady Slipper Lane. Police say the five were shot while leaving a house party.

The suspects are described as three males in black clothing, according to police, but it is unclear if they knew the victims.

Louis Brownlee, Memphis Police public informatio­n officer, said no arrests have been made.

Anyone with informatio­n is encouraged to call 901-528-2274.

53-year-old killed in North Memphis hit and run

A 53-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run, according to Memphis Police

The victim has been identified as Vincent Bins.

The incident occurred around 4 a.m. near Vollintine Avenue and North Willet Street in North Memphis.

Anyone with informatio­n is encouraged to call CrimeStopp­ers at 901-5282274.

Powerball: 5 Tennessee players win big. One in Memphis

Although two winning tickets were sold in Iowa and New York for the historic $687.8 million Powerball jackpot, one Memphis player won $150,000.

The local winner is one of five in Tennessee.

The other four were in Alcoa, Kingsport, Mosheim and Hixson. All five players matched four numbers, winning a $50,000 prize.

However, the Alcoa and Memphis winners added the $1 Power Play. The Power Play multiplier drawn last night was 3, increasing the prize for the two to $150,000.

No additional informatio­n is available until the prizes are claimed, according to lottery officials.

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