A corrections deputy in Shelby County, Tennessee, is in the hospital fighting for her life after being shot a day after graduating from the Corrections Officer Academy.
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office confirmed one of their correctional officers is the victim involved in a shooting that happened Friday in Parkway Village.
And the victim's daughter is accused of shooting her, according to police.
MPD officials confirmed the victim's 15-year-old daughter is being charged with first-degree attempted murder and aggravated assault after the incident.
Neither the victim nor the suspect have been identified.
MPD said a woman was found with a gunshot wound. She was taken to Regional One in critical condition.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the victim was a corrections deputy who graduated from the Academy Thursday night.
They did not release the name of the corrections deputy, but did release a statement on Twitter.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the deputy along with her family and friends,” SCSO said in the tweet.
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