In the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, the life of a young Black/African American man, Frederick Depriest, was cut tragically short on the evening of October 13, 2018. At just 20 years old, Depriest was fatally shot at a Marathon gas station located at 3441 Rangeline Road. The incident unfolded around 8:00 p.m., shattering the evening's calm and leaving a community in shock.
According to initial reports from the Memphis Police Department, the shooting stemmed from an
altercation. Investigators released surveillance photos showing three individuals they identified as persons of interest in connection with the homicide. The images captured three men, and authorities reached out to the public for assistance in identifying them, hoping to piece together the events that led to Depriest's untimely death.
In the days following the shooting, the investigation continued as police actively sought to understand the motive behind the confrontation and to locate the individuals pictured in the surveillance footage. The search for answers and for those responsible for the death of Frederick Depriest was launched, leaving his family and friends to grapple with the sudden and violent loss of a young life. Despite the initial release of information and the call for public assistance, further details regarding any arrests, the identification of suspects, or the filing of charges have not been made publicly available in the years since the incident. The case remains a painful memory for those who knew him, a stark reminder of the devastating impact of gun violence.
