A hail of bullets at a Raleigh gas station left a man fighting for his life in a critical condition, authorities confirmed. The incident unfolded late Monday night, prompting a swift response from the Memphis Police Department to the scene at 3524 Covington Pike. Found seriously injured, the man was rushed to the emergency services of Regional One Health, clinging to survival.

It was around 11 p.m. when chaos disrupted the night's stillness at the Shell gas station, not far from the community's educational institutions, such as Craigmont Middle School, FOX13 Memphis reported. As investigators scour for leads, the perpetrator remains unknown and at large, authorities said.

Authorities are appealing to the community's conscience, hoping for tips that could lead to an arrest. "Anyone with information regarding this incident should call Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-CASH," the Memphis Police urged, a call echoed by Local Memphis.

Currently, the investigation continues as officials painstakingly sift through evidence and witness testimonies.The cry for answers hangs heavy over Covington Pike, as reported by WREG News Channel 3.