In the quiet neighborhood of Southeast Memphis, a tragic story unfolded on October 10, 2016. Dewitt Carter, a 34-year-old male, was fatally wounded in a shooting that also left a woman injured. The incident took place on Lake Arbor Drive, where the sounds of gunfire broke the evening calm.
Following the shooting, both Carter and the injured woman were transported to a local hospital. Despite medical efforts, Dewitt Carter succumbed to his injuries.
The woman received treatment for her wounds. The Memphis Police Department promptly began a homicide investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the deadly assault.
In the years that have followed, there has been no publicly available information regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in connection with the death of Dewitt Carter. The case remains a painful memory for his family and the community, with the details of who was responsible and the motive behind the violence still unknown to the public. The investigation into this act of violence remains without a publicly announced resolution.
