In the early morning hours of Sunday, September 9, 2018, the life of 31-year-old Prentice Pleas, a male from Memphis, Tennessee, was tragically cut short. Reports of gunfire drew Memphis Police officers to an Exxon gas station located at 4675 South Third Street at approximately 1:20 a.m. Behind the station, in a wooded area, they discovered Mr. Pleas's body. He had been shot multiple times.
Despite the passage of time, the case of Prentice Pleas's death remains unsolved.
Law enforcement has not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the homicide. The circumstances that led to the shooting and a motive have not been released to the public. The investigation into his death is ongoing and is now considered a cold case.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting of Prentice Pleas to come forward. CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County has featured the case in their efforts to gather new leads from the community. They are asking for the public's help to bring those responsible for his death to justice and to provide answers for his grieving family.
