Arrested: Homicide – 800 Block of Hamilton Street

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Update:

19-year-old Mardracus Cooper was identified as an additional suspect, and an arrest warrant was issued for First-Degree Murder, Attempted First-Degree Murder, Especially Aggravated Robbery, Employing a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony, Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Assault, and Theft of Property $1,000–$2,500.

On October 7, 2026, MPD’s Fugitive Unit coordinated with partner law enforcement agencies, and Cooper was taken into custody in Cleveland, Ohio, where he is awaiting extradition to Shelby County.

On May 4, 2026, at approximately 12:07 a.m., officers responded to a shooting call in the 800 block of Hamilton Street. Officers located a male and female suffering from gunshot wounds. The male victim was pronounced deceased on the scene, and the female victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

During the investigation, investigators determined that Jada Garrett, 22, was responsible for the shooting. An arrest warrant was issued for Garrett charging her with First-Degree Murder, Criminal Attempted First-Degree Murder, Especially Aggravated Robbery, and Employing a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony.

On October 5, 2026, Garrett was located and taken into custody.

A poster with a Memphis Police Department seal at the top and the large heading “ARRESTED.” Below, on the left, there is a “Crime Stoppers” badge graphic with the phone number 901-528-CASH and website www.crimestopmem.org. Text encourages contacting Crime Stoppers anonymously and mentions eligibility for a cash reward. In the center is a booking-style photograph of an adult individual. To the right of the photograph is text reading “Jada Garrett, First-Degree Murder.” Additional text states that this person, age 22, was charged with first-degree murder, criminal attempted first-degree murder, especially aggravated robbery, and employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. The background uses blue, gold, and purple colors with Memphis Police Department logos.The image is a public‑information style poster with a yellow and purple color scheme. At the top is a wide purple banner with the large white word “ARRESTED.” On the left side is a purple panel shaped like a police badge that reads “CRIME STOPPERS 901‑528‑CASH,” along with the website “www.crimestopmem.org,” a phone number to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously, and a note stating that a cash reward may be available. At the top left corner is a circular seal for the Memphis Police Department. To the right of the left panel, there is a rectangular photograph showing a person outdoors with short, styled hair. Next to the photograph, the text in bold reads “Mardracus Cooper.” Beneath that, the text reads “First‑Degree Murder.” Additional text states: “Mardracus Cooper, 19, was charged with:” followed by a bulleted list: • First‑Degree Murder • Attempted First‑Degree Murder • Especially Aggravated Robbery • Employing a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony • Aggravated Robbery • Aggravated Assault • Theft of Property $1,000–$2,500 In the bottom right corner is a small circular Memphis Police Department emblem.

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