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Willie Pressley

Case from Memphis, TN dated Apr 18, 2016

Victim Details

Willie Pressley

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2016-04-18

51

Willie

Pressley

06/23/2026

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In the spring of 2016, a life was tragically cut short on the streets of South Memphis. Willie Pressley, a 51-year-old man, was in the 1400 block of Woodard Avenue on the evening of April 26th when he was fatally shot. The incident prompted an investigation by the Memphis Police Department, which soon led them to a teenage suspect.

Less than a month after Pressley's death, authorities announced the arrest of 18-year-old Michael Tillman. He was taken into custody and charged with first-deg ...
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  • Police: man shot, killed while riding bicycle
  • Teen Charged In Deadly South Memphis Shooting
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    I’ve been following the Willie Pressley case, and my thoughts go out to his loved ones dealing wit... ...Read More
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