In the Oakhaven section of Memphis, Tennessee, the life of 37-year-old Jerren Rutherford, a man known in the local music scene as the rapper 'Big Mota,' was cut short on the night of Friday, October 27, 2023. He was a male victim of gun violence in an incident that also left another individual critically injured. The shooting occurred while Rutherford and another person were in a vehicle, which was fired upon multiple times.
Emergency services responded to the scene of the double
shooting, and Rutherford was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The Memphis Police Department opened an investigation into the homicide, seeking to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting and to identify the person or persons responsible for the fatal attack.
In the time since the incident, details regarding a motive for the shooting have not been publicly released by law enforcement. As of late 2025, there has been no official announcement of any arrests made in connection with the death of Jerren Rutherford, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case remains an open investigation as authorities continue to seek information from the community to bring resolution to the violent death of the Memphis rapper.
