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Herman Wright

Case from Memphis, TN dated Sep 21, 2020

Victim Details

Herman Wright

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2020-09-21

59

Herman

Wright

06/24/2026

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In the autumn of 2020, a South Memphis neighborhood was rocked by violence that claimed the life of a beloved father. Herman Wright, a 59-year-old man, was fatally shot on Monday, September 21, 2020. Remembered by loved ones as an outgoing, energetic, and caring individual, Wright was a skilled mechanic who was known for his willingness to work anywhere he was needed, be it his own yard or that of a friend.

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  • WREG.com: Father killed after shooting in South Memphis neighborhood
  • Herman Wright - Obituary - E. H. Ford Mortuary
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