Memphis Police Department (MPD) officials are searching for two people linked to false threats made Thursday aimed at an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building on Getwell.
Memphians were on edge Thursday as talk of an active shooter at the IRS building emerged online. Live video showed multiple police cars on the scene. No threat was found.
After much speculation and phone calls from the public, MPD issued this statement:
Thursday evening, MPD officials said they were searching for two Black males aged 18-21 years old for the “terroristic” threat:
Here’s the statement:
Terroristic Threats Made on Social
MediaReport #2209003665 MEMPHIS, TN – On Thursday, September 8th, 2022, the Memphis Police Department was advised of threats of violence directed at members of our community.
These terroristic threats were posted on social media platforms and specific threats to events occurring in the city of Memphis.
The two suspects making the threats are described as two Black males between the ages of 18 to 21 years of age. Investigators need assistance identifying the individuals in the video, which is attached to this release.
Anyone with information about this incident should call Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number, and your identification will remain completely anonymous.You can also submit your tip at http://www.crimestopmem.org, where you will be able to review wanted fugitives and safely send investigators any helpful information on the suspect or suspects responsible for this crime.
You can submit anonymous tips from our free and secure mobile app by searching your app store for “P3 Tips.” If an arrest is made, you could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc.
