On a Saturday evening in Memphis, Tennessee, 42-year-old Zachary Harris was standing in front of his home on the 300 block of Jacklyn Avenue. It was around 8:15 p.m. on September 16, 2017, when the familiar sights and sounds of his neighborhood were shattered by gunfire. A dark-colored vehicle drove by his residence, and an occupant, or occupants, inside opened fire.
Tragically, Harris was struck by the gunfire and died at the scene.
The vehicle fled after the shooting, leaving behind a community in shock and a family to grapple with a sudden and violent loss. In the immediate aftermath, Memphis police began their investigation, searching for clues and appealing to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible.
As of the initial reports, no arrests had been made in connection with the shooting, and no suspects had been publicly identified. The investigation into the death of Zachary Harris was ongoing as authorities worked to piece together the events of that fatal evening and bring those who cut his life short to justice. His obituary was published in The Commercial Appeal, noting his passing on that September day.
