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Christopher Nettles

Case from Memphis, TN dated May 16, 2021

Victim Details

Christopher Nettles

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2021-05-16

36

Christopher

Nettles

07/14/2026

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In Memphis, Tennessee, on the evening of May 16, 2021, a dispute inside a convenience store escalated into a fatal shooting that claimed the life of Christopher Nettles. The 36-year-old male was at Scootie's One Stop on Walker Avenue, near the University of Memphis, when the deadly encounter unfolded.

According to police reports, the incident began when Nettles allegedly attempted to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. The son of the store's owner reportedly locked the door, preventi ...
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  • Dignity Memorial: Christopher Nettles Obituary - Memphis, TN
  • WREG.com: Convenience store employee charged after shooting, killing accused burglar
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    Just wanted to get some thoughts on the security protocols in place at Scootie's One Stop. Was anyon... ...Read More
    01/11/2024
    I keep thinking about the role of the convenience store's owner in all this. It's so troubling to me... ...Read More
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