In the autumn of 2019, the life of a young man from Memphis, Tennessee, was tragically cut short. Justin Malik Sistrunk, a 22-year-old Black male, was found deceased on October 30, 2019. His body was discovered inside an abandoned vehicle situated near the busy throughfare of Interstate 240, a discovery that would soon launch a homicide investigation.
The circumstances surrounding his death pointed to a violent end.
An autopsy would later confirm that Justin Sistrunk had died from gunshot wounds the day prior to being found, on October 29, 2019. The discovery of his body in such a public yet desolate manner sent ripples of concern through the community.
Despite the initial investigation by law enforcement, the case has grown cold over the years. To date, there have been no public announcements regarding any persons of interest or suspects in the shooting death of Justin Sistrunk. No arrests have been made, and the investigation into his homicide remains open. The community is left with unanswered questions and a family still waiting for justice for their loved one.
