a suspect in a 5-hour string of shootings is apprehended by Memphis police

A spate of gunshots in Memphis and a frantic police manhunt for a 19-year-old suspect that paralyzed Tennessee's second-largest city for five hours ended Wednesday night when police said they had apprehended the suspect.

Authorities asked people to stay indoors throughout the manhunt, which began shortly after the first shots were fired at 4:30 p.m. According to police, the individual was responsible for many shootings, some of which he may have recorded on Facebook Live.

The individual was recognized as Ezekiel Kelly by the Memphis Police Department. It was unclear whether charges will be filed against him, although officers described him as "armed and dangerous" during the search. It was unclear how many persons had been shot or whether the shooting was random.

Around 4:30 p.m., Memphis police reported two gunfire in separate places about a minute apart. According to police, a guy died at the scene of one of the shootings on East Parkway South. A woman was shot in the second shooting and was brought to the hospital in critical condition.

During the manhunt, the mayor of Memphis tweeted, "If you do not need to be out, please stay home!"

According to FOX13, a local television station, police were at four crime locations, including an Auto Zone business. Authorities have not commented on which shootings Mr. Kelly may have been involved in, and have not returned calls seeking more clarification.

The University of Memphis was also placed on lockdown, according to FOX13, however this has now been released.