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Eric Reed

Case from Memphis, TN dated Sep 13, 2017

Victim Details

Eric Reed

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2017-09-13

2017-09-13

28

Eric

Reed

07/13/2026


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In the late summer of 2017, the life of Eric M. Reed, a 28-year-old African-American man, was tragically cut short in Memphis, Tennessee. On September 12, 2017, Reed was shot and killed, leaving a void in the lives of those who knew and loved him. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, he had made Memphis his home, attending Graves Elementary and Horn Lake High School.

Known for his bright personality and a smile that could warm a room, Eric was described by his family as having a 'heart of gold.' ...
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