Deadly Shooting Near FedExForum: Chaos Strikes as Houston Rapper Sauce Walka Survives

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The heart of Memphis was rocked by gunfire Saturday afternoon, sending shockwaves through the city’s bustling downtown. A deadly shooting erupted just outside the luxurious Westin Hotel, mere steps from the iconic FedExForum, leaving one man dead and another—identified as Houston rapper Sauce Walka—clinging to life before later being stabilized.

The crime scene was a flurry of flashing sirens as Memphis Police and Fire Department units swarmed Second Street and Lt. George W. Lee Avenue, sealing off B.B. King Boulevard from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to the legendary Beale Street. Witnesses described a harrowing scene: a lifeless body sprawled in the street, the echoes of gunshots still fresh in the air.

Authorities responded swiftly to the 2:42 p.m. shooting call, discovering one victim already deceased while Sauce Walka—real name Albert Walker Mondane—was rushed to Regional One in serious condition before being upgraded to non-critical. Police have since confirmed that the attack was not a random act but a targeted hit against the two victims, raising chilling questions about who was behind the trigger.

As the investigation intensifies, law enforcement has identified the suspects’ getaway vehicle and is closing in on those responsible. Meanwhile, MPD reassures residents and visitors alike that downtown Memphis remains secure despite the brazen daylight violence.

The city waits with bated breath for answers, but one thing is certain—Memphis’ streets just got a little more dangerous, and the echoes of this shooting will not fade easily.