In the Whitehaven area of Memphis, Tennessee, the overnight hours of February 10, 2023, were shattered by an act of gun violence that claimed the life of 15-year-old Lecorrian Detagus Smith. A Black male, Smith was found by the Memphis Police Department in the 1600 block of Kirkwood Road suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite any efforts to save him, the young man succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The death of the high school student prompted an investigation by the Memphis Police
Department, but details regarding a motive, any potential suspects, or arrests in the case have not been made public. His death added to the growing concerns over gun violence in a city that had been experiencing a number of high-profile violent incidents. The loss of a young life under such circumstances left the community to grapple with the ongoing issue of youth violence.
In the days that followed, funeral services for Lecorrian Detagus Smith were handled by E. H. Ford Mortuary. An obituary was published on February 19, 2023, allowing friends, family, and community members to mourn the teenager whose life was cut tragically short. The case remains a somber reminder of the impact of gun violence on families and the broader Memphis community.
