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Memphis Police release pictures of suspects in deadly Tire Shop shooting in Frayser

MPD said James Washington Jr. was killed in the shooting at the Tire Shop of Memphis on North Watkins on Friday, Oct. 19, 2023.

MEMPHIS, Tenn — Memphis Police have released surveillance pictures of the suspects in a shooting at an auto shop in Frayser earlier this month.

MPD officers responded to the shooting about 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at the Tire Shop of Memphis in the 2500 block of N. Watkins. Investigators found James Washington Jr. shot. He died at the scene.

Investigators said they learned two men in hoodies had approached Washington and fired several times, killing him. 

One suspect was carrying an AR-style rifle and the other had a handgun. 

MPD said the shooters left the scene in a four-door blue Chevrolet Impala with damage to the passenger side rear panel.

Anyone with information about this incident should call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH. 

Homicide Investigation Tire Shop of Memphis 2538 Watkins Street Report #2310028118ME MEMPHIS, TN. – On October 19,...

Posted by Memphis Police Department est.1827 on Sunday, October 29, 2023

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