Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Dontae Craigen death by force case profile photo

Dontae Craigen

Case from Memphis, TN dated Jul 18, 2017

Victim Details

Dontae Craigen

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2017-07-18

21

Dontae

Craigen

06/21/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the summer of 2017, a young man's life was cut short in Memphis, Tennessee, over what police believe was a robbery for marijuana and cash. Dontae Craigen, a 21-year-old African American male, was fatally shot on July 18, 2017. The incident unfolded after an argument earlier in the day, culminating in a violent confrontation.

Craigen was visiting his father, Charles Craigen, on Wilson Street when the shooting occurred. Shots were reportedly fired from a silver Infiniti, striking both fa ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Dontae Craigen, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (5)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • WREG.com: Father and son shot in South Memphis
  • 1 dead, 1 critical following shooting on Wilson Avenue
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 3 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    I came across this case recently, and it's been weighing heavily on my mind. I wanted to discuss how... ...Read More
    07/04/2024
    Has anyone else been following the updates on the Dontae Craigen case in Memphis? I was reading abou... ...Read More
    06/09/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I wanted to talk about the impact of gun violence on families, especially after wha... ...Read More
    05/24/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Dontae Craigen

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Memphis, Tennessee

    Timothy Owens death by force case in Memphis, TN

    Timothy Owens

    Death: Jun 08, 2021
    In the summer of 2021, the life of 45-year-old Timothy Owens was tragically cut short in a burst of f ...Read More
    Mark Anthony LeSure death by force case in Memphis, TN

    Mark Anthony LeSure

    Death: Jul 09, 2023
    In the early morning hours of July 9, 2023, the quiet of a Memphis, Tennessee, neighborhood was brok o ...Read More
    Uti Makasini death by force case in Memphis, TN

    Uti Makasini

    Death: Mar 05, 2017
    In the quiet early hours of March 5, 2017, the life of Uti Makasini, a 27-year-old Tongan man, was b ...Read More
    Prentice Pleas death by force case in Memphis, TN

    Prentice Pleas

    Death: Sep 08, 2018
    In the early morning hours of Sunday, September 9, 2018, the life of 31-year-old Prentice Pleas, a m ...Read More
    LaDarius Dewayne Spates death by force case in Memphis, TN

    LaDarius Dewayne Spates

    Death: Oct 06, 2021
    In the midst of rush hour traffic in Memphis, Tennessee, on October 6, 2021, LaDarius Dewayne Spates e ...Read More
    Kevin Willis death by force case in Memphis, TN

    Kevin Willis

    Death: Jan 04, 2024
    In a tragic turn of events on January 4, 2024, Kevin Willis, a Black/African American male, lost his i ...Read More
    Marc Chism death by force case in Memphis, TN

    Marc Chism

    Death: Feb 21, 2024
    In the Castalia Heights neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, the night of February 21, 2024, was shat a ...Read More