MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An 18-year-old was arrested Monday for a deadly March shooting on 4480 Millbranch, according to U.S. Marshals.
Memphis Police Department (MPD) officers said they responded shortly before 6 p.m. on March 25, 2024, to find the victim, Rozelle White, who was taken to Regional One in critical condition.
White later died from his injuries, according to MPD.
According to the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), their investigation led to the arrest of Demetrio Ceballos, 18, whose warrant for first degree murder and aggravated assault was issued on Sept. 27.
The Memphis Police Department Fugitive Apprehension Team began searching for Ceballos, and their investigation led to Ceballos’ location in Atlanta, Georgia.
On Nov. 18, the the USMS Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force (SERFTF) located Ceballos in Atlanta and took him into custody without incident.
Ceballos is awaiting extradition back to Shelby County, according to U.S. Marshals.
Taking a look at Mid-South crime
As crime proves to be a continued challenge for the city of Memphis, how to reduce the pain that it has caused communities remains on the minds of civilians, politicians and changemakers in the area.
Those looking to get involved with and/or donate to the various groups working to reduce crime in the Memphis area can do so with links like these:
