On a tragic Friday in Memphis, Tennessee, the life of a promising 22-year-old male rapper was cut short. Thedric Morton, known in the music community as Bankboy Wayne, was fatally shot on November 29, 2019. The brazen attack occurred in broad daylight, just hours before he was scheduled to perform at a concert. Morton was sitting in his car with another man outside a barbershop on South Main Street in the heart of downtown Memphis when the violence erupted.
The incident unfolded when an individual exited a black Infiniti and opened fire, striking Morton multiple times at point-blank range. The assailant showed no regard for the bystanders in the busy area. The shooting is believed to have been motivated by jealousy, with Morton's mother speculating that close associates may have been involved in setting him up. The other man in the vehicle with Morton was also injured in the attack.
In the aftermath of the shooting, homicide investigators released surveillance video of the shooter in an effort to identify the person responsible for Morton's death. Despite the public appeal for information and the ongoing investigation by the Memphis Police Department, no arrests have been made in the case. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward and contact CrimeStoppers. The investigation into the murder of Thedric Morton remains active as his family, friends, and fans continue to seek justice.
