Crime of the Week #5

February 1, 2019

HOMICIDE

It was just after 11 p.m. Sunday, January 13, 2019 when Memphis Police officers from the Ridgeway Precinct station answered a call about a shooting in the 5900 block of Hickory Leaf Cove, just north of East Shelby Drive in East Memphis. At the scene officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The man, later identified as Cortez Jones, was transported to Regional One Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

The responding officers determined that as Jones was walking, at least two vehicles pulled into the cove and several subjects emerged, firing multiple shots. One suspect was described as a thin black male, about five feet six inches tall and wearing a black hoodie and red jogging pants. Anyone with information on this murder is asked to contact CrimeStoppers, (901) 528-CASH (2274). Tips are anonymous and awards are available.

Crime of the Week #4

January 25, 2019

TRAFFIC FATALITY

Shelia McGruder was driving her Ford Explorer southbound on Austin Peay Highway near Joslyn Drive at 4:15 a.m. on August 31, 2018 when another vehicle struck her from behind and caused her SUV to flip, trapping her inside. The second vehicle — described as a dark gray or silver Honda Civic — continued on its way toward Jackson Avenue and Wales Road.

The hit-and-run victim was taken to the hospital but later died of her injuries. The suspect’s car probably sustained some damage in the front end from the crash. Anyone with information that can help bring the driver to justice is asked to contact CrimeStoppers, (901) 528-CASH (2274).

Crime of the Week #3

January 18, 2019

HOMICIDE

Memphis Police officers from the Mt. Moriah Station were dispatched to 3875 American Way — the Fairview Inn and Suites, just south of I-240 — to check a call about a shooting and a person down. On arrival officers found a man lying on the ground and suffering from gunshot wounds.

Fernando Florez Medina was pronounced dead on the scene by arriving Memphis Fire Department personnel. Officers learned that a female black suspect had been seen standing beside Medina after he collapsed. She then was observed fleeing the scene in a blue SUV parked nearby. More information is needed for authorities to make an arrest in this murder. Tips may be called anonymously to CrimeStoppers at (901) 528-CASH (2274).

Crime of the Week #2

January 11, 2019

HOMICIDE

It was nearly midnight on Tuesday, January 8, 2018 when two men in a red SUV dropped Derrico Houston at the emergency room door at St. Francis Hospital, 5959 Park Avenue in East Memphis.

Houston was pronounced dead from a gunshot wound in the emergency room. No other details are known at this time. Investigators need helping solving this homicide. Call CrimeStoppers, (901) 528-CASH (2274) with tips.

Crime of the Week #1

January 4, 2019

HOMICIDE

Memphis Police officers from the Crump Blvd. station were sent to investigate a shooting call in the 1100 block of Rozelle Street, near Southern Avenue, at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, December 15, 2018. Arriving officers found a male on the ground and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

The victim, identified as Mark Small, was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. He later died from his injuries. Police have determined that Small had been involved in a physical altercation with two male blacks before he was shot. It is believed the suspects fled the scene in a gray or red pickup truck, make and model unknown. Anyone with information that could help solve this crime is asked to contact CrimeStoppers, (901) 528-CASH (2274)

Crime of the Week #47

December 28, 2018

HOMICIDE

A report of a car accident brought Memphis Police officers from the Old Allen Station to the intersection of Aden Street and Willow Wood Avenue, near Frayser Boulevard. The caller said a car had struck a tree but the caller was unsure how long ago it had happened or whether anyone was still in the vehicle.

Officers arrived and found Jeremy Webster inside a black 2007 Infinity G-35. He was unresponsive and appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound. Memphis Fire Department personnel were called to the scene and pronounced the victim had died. Officers learned that the victim’s family had reported him missing. Anyone with information on this ongoing homicide investigation is asked to contact CrimeStoppers, (901) 528-CASH (2274).

Crime of the Week #46

December 21, 2018

HOMICIDE

At 9 p.m. on Friday, December 14, 2018 Memphis Police officers of the Tillman Station were dispatched to the intersection of Omar Robinson St. and Heard Ave. near Hollywood on a “shots fired” call. At the scene officers found a victim lying in the street and suffering from gunshot wounds.

Memphis Fire Department personnel were called to the scene. Marquez Jackson-Brazier, 28, was pronounced dead. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about this slaying is asked to contact CrimeStoppers, (901) 528-CASH (2274) for a possible reward.

Crime of the Week #45

December 14, 2018

HOMICIDE

At 6 p.m. Thursday, December 6, 2018, friends of James Milliken, 68, went to check on him at his home in the 2700 block of Rangeline Road. There they found Milliken lying on the floor and unconscious or dead. Memphis Police officers and Memphis Fire personnel arrived and confirmed the death.

Milliken had suffered a gunshot wound. Several items were missing from the house. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call CrimeStoppers, 528-CASH (2274)

Crime of the Week #44

December 7, 2018

HOMICIDE

At 9:39 p.m. Friday, November 30, 2018, Memphis Police Officers from the Old Allen precinct rushed to Two Star Grocery at 1123 Dellwood Avenue near Highway 51 in North Memphis about a shooting. Upon arrival officers found Michael Norfleet on the ground near his vehicle. He had been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene by responding Memphis Fire Department personnel.

Officers determined that as Norfleet was approaching his vehicle on foot, several gunshots were heard and two males in hoodies were then seen running from the area. Anyone with additional information that might help solve this homicide case is asked to contact CrimeStoppers, 528-CASH (2274).

Crime of the Week #43

November 30, 2018

HOMICIDE

A report of a shooting in the Bent Tree Apartments on the 3400 block of Providence Drive north of Winchester Road came to the Memphis Police Department’s Raines Road station at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, November 16, 2018. Officers arrived to find three unresponsive males lying on the floor of a residence and suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The three — identified as Mujahad Muhammed, Kevin McNeil, and Mohamed Kane — all were pronounced dead at the scene by Memphis Fire Department personnel.

Officers learned that friends had gone to check on one of the men in the apartment and found the three on the floor. No other information, including time of the shootings, was available. Investigators need help solving this triple homicide. Anyone with helpful information should call CrimeStoppers, 528-CASH (2274).