Arrested: Homicide – 2900 Block of Southwall Street

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On October 17, 2026, at approximately 1:25 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 2900 block of Southwall St. Officers located a male victim and a female victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The female victim was transported to the hospital in non-critical condition, and the male victim was transported in critical condition, but later succumbed to his injuries.

During the investigation, it was determined that Darrell Thurman, 33, was responsible for the shooting. On October 25, 2026, an arrest warrant was issued charging Thurman with First-Degree Murder, Employment of a Firearm with Intent to Commit a Felony, and Aggravated Assault.

On November 9, 2026, at approximately 12:40 p.m., the MPD Fugitive Unit located Thurman in the 700 block of St. Paul Ave. and took him into custody without incident.

Memphis Police Department arrest announcement graphic with a yellow and blue design. The top banner displays the Memphis Police Department seal and the word “ARRESTED” in large white letters. A Crime Stoppers panel on the left includes the phone number 901-528-CASH, the website www.crimestopmem.org, and a message encouraging anonymous tips with a possible cash reward. The center of the graphic contains a booking-style photograph of an adult individual standing in front of a height chart. Text beside the photograph states “First Degree Murder.” The main text reads: “Darrell Thurman, 33, was charged with: • First-Degree Murder • Employment of a Firearm with Intent to Commit a Felony • Aggravated Assault” A Memphis Police Department seal appears again in the lower-right corner. The overall color scheme is blue, gold, white, and black.

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