MPD Arrests Four Homicide Suspects in Separate 2025 and 2026 Cases

Four suspects wanted in separate 2025 and 2026 homicide cases were arrested hours apart on September 17, 2026, as the Memphis Police Department continues its focused efforts to investigate violent crime and apprehend individuals wanted for homicide.

On November 23, 2025, officers responded to a suspicious person call in the 3000 block of Chelsea Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.

During the investigation, 33-year-old Bobby Caradine was identified as a suspect. An arrest warrant was subsequently issued charging Caradine with Second-Degree Murder, Tampering with/Fabricating Evidence, and Aggravated Assault.

On September 17, MPD’s Fugitive Unit located and apprehended Caradine in the 1400 block of Sunset Street.

Hours later, officers located and apprehended 58-year-old Anthony McClinton, who was wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred on April 22, 2025, at the McDonald’s located at 3149 Thomas Street.

On that date, officers responded to a shooting inside the business and located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

McClinton was subsequently identified as a suspect, and an arrest warrant was issued charging him with Second-Degree Murder, Employing a Firearm with the Intent to Commit a Dangerous Felony, and Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

After receiving information that two additional suspects wanted in connection with a Memphis homicide were in the Nashville area, MPD coordinated with local law enforcement agencies to locate and take 19-year-old Lecedri Brown and 19-year-old Christopher Bridges into custody.

Brown and Bridges were wanted in connection with the September 14, 2026, homicide that occurred in the 300 block of Carbon Road. Officers responded to a shooting and located a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Both Brown and Bridges were charged with First-Degree Murder and Employing a Firearm with the Intent to Commit a Dangerous Felony. They are currently in custody awaiting extradition to Shelby County.

MPD’s homicide clearance rate currently stands at 87%. The arrests of Caradine, McClinton, Brown, and Bridges demonstrate the department’s continued focus on investigating homicides, locating wanted suspects, and holding individuals accused of violent offenses accountable.

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