In Memphis, a young man's life was tragically cut short on what should have been a day of celebration. Cody Lewis, a 22-year-old male, was found deceased with a gunshot wound in the early morning hours just after his birthday. His body was discovered shortly before 1:30 a.m. off of Pendleton Street. A relative indicated on social media that he was found in an abandoned apartment complex, though police have not officially confirmed this specific detail.
Friends and loved ones were left in shock and mourning, remembering Lewis as a 'gentle giant' and 'everyone's friend' who did not deserve such a fate. In one of his final social media posts, he had expressed his gratitude for the birthday wishes he had received, writing, 'thanks for all the happy birthday wishes. thanks and I love you. all.' The circumstances surrounding his death remain limited, but the impact of his loss was felt deeply within his community.
Lewis was remembered as being full of jokes, humor, and playfulness. He was a performer at Drew's Place, a midtown bar that frequently hosts drag shows, and was described as being fairly new to the community. The entertainment director and others from the venue shared their grief, stating he was 'a newly lit candle that was extinguished much too soon by the selfish choices of another human being.'
As of the latest available reports, the Memphis police are still investigating the homicide and are searching for the person or persons responsible for Cody Lewis's death. No suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the case. Authorities have asked that anyone with information come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.
