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.'
He was a devoted father to his five sons and one daughter, and his family was everything to him. His sudden and violent death has left his loved ones with a lasting sense of loss and a longing for answers.
In the years that have passed since Eric Reed's death, his case remains one of many unsolved homicides in Memphis. The investigation into his shooting has yet to yield any arrests or publicly identified suspects. For his family and the wider community, the quest for justice continues. They hold onto the memories of his vibrant spirit and the love he had for his family, waiting for the day when those responsible for his death will be held accountable. A memorial service was held for him on September 23, 2017, at Serenity Funeral Home in Memphis, where friends and family gathered to remember the man they had lost.
