Crime of the Week #18

May 4, 2018

HOMICIDE

A report of a shooting at 2:54 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 brought Memphis Police officers to 3729 Hermitage Drive, just east of Graceland in Old Hickory Hills. Officers found Watario Franklin, 19, inside a bedroom, unresponsive and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Franklin was pronounced dead at the scene by Memphis Fire Department personnel.

Five other people were inside the home at the time of the shooting but weren’t injured. Officers learned that an unknown male suspect fired multiple rounds through the bedroom window at the victim, who was lying in bed. Anyone with information that could help solve this murder should call CrimeStoppers, 528-CASH (2274).

Crime of the Week #17

April 27, 2018

HOMICIDE

Memphis Police officers responded to a report of shots fired at the Infinity Night Club, 2536 N. Watkins Street, near Overton Crossing, at 1 a.m, Sunday, April 15, 2018. When they arrived the officers learned from witnesses that a 16-year-old male gunshot victim, Roger Young, was taken by personal vehicle to the nearby fire station to seek medical treatment. Young was transported from the fire station to Regional One hospital where he later died from his injuries.

Several vehicles were struck by gunfire during the incident. Witnesses stated that multiple shots were fired outside the club, but no suspect description could be provided. Investigators need help determining who shot and killed the teenager. Anyone with information is asked to contact CrimeStoppers, 528-CASH (2274).

Crime of the Week #16

April 20, 2018

HOMICIDE

Memphis Police received a report of a shooting in the New Horizon Apartments at 1820 Baroness Drive near I-55 and Winchester Road at 3:56 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2018. Officers arrived to find a male gunshot victim. Alvin Powell, 41, was seated inside a vehicle in the parking lot of the apartment complex.

Powell was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses described a suspect as a male in a black hoodie who fled the scene on foot. Police need the public’s help in identifying the perpetrator of this murder. Anyone with information is asked to call 528-CASH (2274).

Crime of the Week #15

April 6, 2018

HOMICIDE

Memphis Police dispatched officers to 784 Lane Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of downtown after receiving a call at 7:40 p.m. on Monday, March 26 about a shooting. Officers arrived at Lane Grocery to find a female victim suffering from gunshot wounds.

Kirara Holmes was transported to Regional One where she died. This is an ongoing investigation and police could use help identifying and arresting the shooter or shooters. Information can be given to CrimeStoppers at 528-CASH (2274).