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Woman who shot and killed man at Broadway Pizza acted in self defense, MPD says

MPD said the District Attorney's office classified the incident as self defense, and the shooter will not be charged.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police said the District Attorney's office the deadly shooting that happened at Broadway Pizza was classified as self defense. 

According to MPD, the woman who fired the gun will not be charged for the victim's death.

MPD officers were called to Broadway Pizza in the 2500 block of Board Ave. just before 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. Officers found a man shot, and he died at the scene.

Investigators have not said what led to the shooting, but said the victim and suspect knew each other.

Further details have not been released.

Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.

The restaurant posted to its Facebook page that the Broad Ave. store would be closed for the remainder of the day Tuesday, Feb. 14.

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