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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A large police presence was spotted on Kirby Parkway and Highway 385 on Saturday night in response to a double shooting, according to the Memphis Police Department.

The Highway 385 on-ramp from Kirby Parkway is being blocked by Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers and Memphis Police as of 9 p.m.

Double shooting investigation prompts large police presence, blocks Kirby Parkway at Highway 385 on-ramp (WMC)

Memphis Police have issued a traffic alert at 9:30 p.m., notifying drivers that the area of Northbound Kirby Parkway and Mount Moriah Extended is blocked while officers investigate a double shooting.

Drivers are advised to find alternate routes until the roads reopen.

Double shooting investigation prompts large police presence, blocks Kirby Parkway at Highway 385 on-ramp (WMC)

Action News 5 has reached out to Memphis Police for more information and are waiting for further details.

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