Suspect identified in Memphis shooting

Police have named the suspect wanted over a shooting at a Memphis nightclub.

Four people were shot and a further five were injured during the commotion at the Purple Haze nightclub yesterday.

Officers said 32-year-old Jeremy Beck has been identified as the shooter.

Emergency services were called to the Lt George W. Lee Avenue location just before 3.30am (local time), according to local media WREG Channel 3 News.

Video from the scene showed multiple police cars and ambulances present.

Those injured were taken to various hospitals for treatment including Regional One Hospital.

A warrant has been issued for Beck's arrest.

He is expected to be charged with four counts of aggravated assault and one count of reckless endangerment.

This is not the first time a shooting has occurred at the Memphis nightclub.

In March, anti-gun activist Choosey Parker was shot and killed by her boyfriend at the location.

Earlier today the club released the following statement regarding the latest incident:

“We are cooperating fully in the ongoing investigation into this unfortunate incident. We offer our deepest sympathies and prayers for quick healing to those that were injured, including one of our very own security officers, in the altercation that happened at Purple Haze Nightclub early this morning. While measures were in place to detect the possession of firearms as patrons enter the club we are unsure at this time how those that discharged firearms were able to do so despite our strict security procedures. As the safety and security of our guests and employees are our utmost concern we are temporarily closing for two weeks to review operations.”