In the spring of 2016, a burst of gunfire shattered the peace of a Memphis neighborhood, tragically ending the life of 22-year-old Demetrius Conklin. On the evening of May 10th, in the Binghampton area, Conklin was pursued down the 2900 block of Mimosa Avenue. The assailant, relentlessly firing shots into Conklin's vehicle, inflicted wounds that would prove fatal. Rushed to Regional One Health, Conklin succumbed to his injuries, his death quickly ruled a homicide by investigators.
Witnesses to the harrowing event provided crucial information to law enforcement. Their accounts painted a picture of a deliberate and targeted attack, with the shooter chasing Conklin down the street. This information proved vital in the ensuing investigation, leading detectives to identify a suspect in the fatal shooting. The investigation moved swiftly as authorities pieced together the events of that tragic day.
Within days of the shooting, the Memphis Police Department made an arrest. Demetrie Cathey, who was 21 at the time, was taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Demetrius Conklin's death. According to police reports, Cathey admitted to his involvement in the shooting, specifically to firing into Conklin's car. He was subsequently scheduled for a court appearance to face the charges brought against him.
