In the late hours of a Friday night in Memphis, the life of 25-year-old Jerod J. Lewis was tragically cut short. On August 3, 2012, at approximately 11:40 p.m., police responded to a call at Perkins and I-240, where they discovered Lewis inside a vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to the Regional Medical Center in critical condition. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on August 4, 2012.
The investigation into the death of Jerod Lewis, a male, was classified as a homicide. Authorities sought information from the public to help piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting. However, details regarding a motive or any potential suspects have not been released to the public. The case was highlighted by CrimeStoppers as investigators worked to generate leads and bring closure to the family of the young man.
To date, there has been no information made public regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in the murder of Jerod Lewis. The circumstances surrounding his death remain an unsolved crime. Homicide investigators have continued to appeal to the community for anyone with information to come forward to help solve this tragic case and provide answers for his loved ones.
