Woman arrested for firing shots outside a nightclub after being denied entry, MPD says

Fox13 Memphis ^ | 5/22/2022 | Staff

[simpson96]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After being denied entry into the club, a woman walked away and fired shots into the air.

On May 22 at approximately 12:30 AM, the Memphis Police Department (MPD) responded to a shooting call at Prohibition Lounge, which is in the 4800 block of American Way.

When officers arrived, security told police that a woman, later identified as Aylesha Franklin, was denied entry into the club.

Franklin became aggressive and made threats they were going to shoot up the club, according to an affidavit.

The woman walked away, pulled out a purple handgun, and fired two shots into the air.

The handgun was later found hidden in bushes, police said.

Franklin was arrested and charged with 2 counts of reckless endangerment with a firearm.

[HeadOn]

Yeah. And those of us who know Memphis, know that “American Way” is not a place to be after dark.

There used to be a thriving mall there in the 80’s, a really big one, and a nice one for years. Had an ice-skating rink, and lots of neat stores. “The Mall of Memphis” it was called. After about 10-15 years time, it became known as “The Mall of Murder” to many of us locals. It closed in 2003, and soon after was completely leveled. There’s a truck terminal on the site, and other off-brand businesses nearby.

As the decent folks move out, the Aylesha’s fill the void. That’s the basic story in Memphis. Has been for decades - accelerated by forced busing in the 70’s.