2 injured in Atoka road rage stabbing
Jan 25, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. --- Two people have been hospitalized after an apparent road rage incident ended in a stabbing in Atoka, Tennessee.
According to the Atoka Police Department, officers responded to reports of a stabbing in the 11000 block of Highway 51 South at 4:50 p.m. Saturday.
Officers reportedly found a bloody crime scene but did not find any victims. According to police, officers received a second call in the 9300 block of Highway 51 South.
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Police say that the caller reported being involved in a road rage incident at another location. The caller reportedly told police that an altercation began when someone ran up to his vehicle.
Atoka Police say that while officers continued investigating, they found another person in the 500 block of Rollings Oaks who had been stabbed during the same road rage incident.
Police say one victim was taken to Regional One Hospital in Memphis in critical condition while the other victim went to Baptist Hospital in Covington in non-critical condition.
Chief Anthony Rudolph released a statement on the stabbing.
We take incidents like this very seriously and are committed to conducting a thorough investigation to uncover all the facts. Our officers are working diligently to ensure the safety of our community and bring clarity to what transpired. We urge anyone with information about this incident to come forward and assist us in our efforts.
Atoka Police say no arrests have been made but the investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to call the Atoka Police Department at 901-837-5302 or at 901-475-4300.