SOUTH MEMPHIS, TN. (THECOUNT) — South Memphis tire shop owner, Kamel Alabes, has been identified by family members as one of two victims killed in a double-murder at the establishment on Thursday afternoon.
Reports say, Ricky Hull, 36, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the double shooting that occurred at, Third Tires Shop, located at, 3027 S 3rd St, in Memphis, TN on Thursday.
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Two men were killed after a shooting in South Memphis. Police said the shooting happened around 1:30 p.m. in the 3000 block of South Third Street near Peebles Road.
Both victims suffered fatal gunshot wounds and shot were pronounced dead at the scene.
Memphis Police Dept via Twitter: “@MEM_PoliceDept At approximately 1:30 p.m., officers responded to a shooting at 3027 S. Third Street. Two males were located with gunshot wounds. Both males have been pronounced deceased. No suspect information is available at this point. This is an ongoing investigation.” source
Neither victim has been official identified by investigators.
Friends said Alabes was a hard worker and provided for a family of five.
The investigation is ongoing.