In the heat of a summer afternoon in Memphis, on July 15, 2023, the life of 18-year-old Tradarious Hill was tragically cut short. The incident unfolded in the Hickory Hill neighborhood, near an apartment pool in the 3400 block of Wild Rye Lane. Responding to a call of a shooting at approximately 3 p.m., Memphis police discovered a chaotic scene with multiple victims.
Hill, suffering from gunshot wounds, was rushed to Regional One Medical Center, but his injuries proved fatal.
The investigation into the shooting quickly began, and within a day, an initial arrest was made. A woman was taken into custody in connection with the incident, though the specifics of her alleged involvement were not immediately made public. The case took a significant turn as detectives continued to piece together the events of that day, leading them to identify a juvenile suspect as the alleged perpetrator of the homicide.
Following the issuance of an arrest warrant from the Shelby County Juvenile Court, the U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force joined the search for the young suspect. Their efforts led them to a residence on Waterstone Oak Way in Memphis. On the morning of July 25, 2023, law enforcement officers surrounded the home. After they announced their presence, a 15-year-old male surrendered without incident. He was taken into custody and transported to a juvenile detention facility, facing serious charges that include First Degree Murder, Criminal Attempt First Degree Murder, and Aggravated Assault. The arrest brought a measure of progress to a case that had left a family and a community grappling with the violent loss of a young life.
