John Ryan Ingram, a 23-year-old male, was killed in a shooting on Interstate 240 in Memphis, Tennessee on June 22, 2025. The incident led to the detainment of one individual who was subsequently charged with murder. The suspect has claimed that the act was in self-defense.
Friends and family remember Ingram as an amazing young man with a great deal of potential. He was known to be a beloved teammate and friend.
Those who knew him expressed their shock and deep sorrow at his sudden death, describing him as someone who had a lasting positive impression on everyone he met. He enjoyed playing video games, spending time with his son, Kyrie, and had aspirations of joining the Air Force.
His mother recounted the harrowing experience of being awakened by friends of her son, urging her to go to the hospital. She also shared a premonition she had in a dream about his funeral just hours before his death. A 'Celebration of Life' service was held to honor his memory, where loved ones gathered to share their grief and remember the young man whose life was cut short.
