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Elton Shawn Peterson

Case from Memphis, TN dated Sep 11, 2023

Victim Details

Elton Shawn Peterson

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2023-09-11

40

Elton

Shawn Peterson

06/22/2026

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In the early hours of a Monday morning in Memphis, Tennessee, the life of 40-year-old Elton Shawn Peterson was tragically cut short. On September 11, 2023, Peterson, a male, fell victim to gun violence in the city, a place he was visiting from his hometown of Jackson, Tennessee. The shooting reportedly occurred in South Memphis, leaving another individual deceased as well.

Known affectionately as 'Shawn' to his friends and family, he was remembered for his infectious smile and magnetic pe ...
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  • WBBJ TV: Elton "Shawn" Peterson - WBBJ TV
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