Homicide: 6800 Block of Ridge Lake Drive

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On August 7, 2026, at 6:21 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 6800 block of Ridge Lake Drive. Officers located the 53-year-old victim, Darrell Neely, lying on the ground after he was shot. He was pronounced deceased on the scene.

During the investigation, it was discovered that Darrell Neely was involved in a verbal argument with the suspect, Eddie Lee Gant III. Moments after the argument, Gant shot Neely several times and fled in a 2014 red Dodge Avenger.

A warrant has been issued charging 28-year-old Eddie Lee Gant with First-Degree Murder and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony.

Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers at 901-528-CASH.

A wanted poster with a dark gray background displays the word “WANTED” in large yellow and blue letters at the top. Below this is a portrait-style photo of an unidentified adult individual in front of a height measurement backdrop. Beneath the photo, bold white text reads “EDDIE LEE GANT III.” Additional text states that a warrant was issued for first-degree murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. The poster instructs anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers at 901‑528‑CASH. At the bottom is the circular seal of the Memphis Police Department.

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