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Xavier Tankersly

Case from Memphis, TN dated Mar 05, 2023

Victim Details

Xavier Tankersly

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2023-03-05

17

Xavier

Tankersly

07/03/2026

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On a Sunday evening in Memphis, Tennessee, the life of 17-year-old Xavier Tankersley was tragically cut short. On March 5, 2023, the Melrose High School student was the victim of a fatal shooting on Lauderdale Avenue in the southern part of the city. The incident, which also left another individual wounded, sent ripples of grief through his family and the wider community. Xavier, a young man known for his involvement in sports at his high school, was remembered with sorrow by those who knew him. ...
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  • Xavier Tankersly's Obituary
  • WREG.com: Melrose High School student killed, double shooting
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