In the summer of 2023, the life of 16-year-old Cleveon D. Marshall was tragically cut short in Memphis, Tennessee. A Black male, Cleveon passed away on July 10, 2023. His death was ruled a homicide caused by a firearm.
In the days that followed Cleveon's death, law enforcement began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Their efforts led to the identification of a suspect, a 15-year-old male. On July 25, 2023, the U.S.
Marshals Service apprehended the teenage suspect in Memphis.
The unidentified suspect was wanted by the Memphis Police Department on serious charges, including First Degree Murder, Criminal Attempt First Degree Murder, and Aggravated Assault. These charges stemmed from a shooting incident that occurred on July 15, 2023, in the Hickory Hill area. In that incident, a teenage victim was discovered near an apartment pool and was later pronounced deceased at Regional One Medical Center. While official sources have not explicitly confirmed a direct link between the arrested teen and Cleveon Marshall's death, the proximity in time and the nature of the charges suggest a possible connection. The investigation into Cleveon's death remains ongoing as authorities continue to piece together the events that led to the young man's untimely passing.
