MPD MAKES ARRESTS IN THREE HOMICIDE INVESTIGATIONS WITHIN 48 HOURS; INCLUDES 2023 COLD CASE

Within a 48-hour period, Memphis Police Department investigators made arrests in three separate homicide investigations, including a case dating back to January 2023.

The arrests involve three separate incidents and reflect the continued investigative work of MPD’s Homicide Bureau, which currently maintains an 89% homicide clearance rate.

FRAYSER BOULEVARD

CASE 2301001443ME 

On January 3, 2023, at approximately 10:25 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 1100 block of Frayser Boulevard. A male victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound and transported to the hospital in critical condition, where he later died.

Through the investigation, detectives identified Andreal Settles, 41, as the person responsible. An arrest warrant was issued on November 3, 2026, charging Settles with First-Degree Murder. Two days later, on November 5, Settles was located and taken into custody without incident.

FLOWERING PEACH DRIVE AND SOUTH MENDENHALL ROAD

CASE NUMBER 2610023496ME 

A shooting near Flowering Peach Drive and South Mendenhall Road on October 11, 2026, left one man dead. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 12:26 a.m., where the victim was pronounced deceased.

Investigators determined that Keelan McWilliams, 18, Christopher Garvins, 18, and a 17-year-old male were responsible for the shooting. On November 4, all three were located and taken into custody. McWilliams, Garvins and the juvenile were charged with First-Degree Murder in the Perpetration of a Robbery.

315 WASHINGTON AVENUE

CASE 2611020034ME 

On November 1, 2026, at approximately 1:15 a.m., officers were called to 315 Washington Avenue following a shooting. A male victim was found in the rear parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Eirion Franklin, 25, was developed as a suspect during the investigation. On November 3, Franklin was arrested during a traffic stop at Range Line Road and St. Elmo while occupying the suspect vehicle. Franklin was charged with First-Degree Murder, Employment of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony and Reckless Endangerment.

MPD’s Homicide Bureau remains committed to pursuing justice for victims and their families, no matter how much time has passed.

MPD's Homicide Bureau remains committed to pursuing justice for victims and their families, no matter how much time has passed.

Memphis Police Department arrest graphic announcing charges against Keelan McWilliams, 18. The poster includes a booking photo and states that McWilliams was charged with first-degree murder in the perpetration of a robbery. Crime Stoppers contact information and reward information are displayed on the left side.

Memphis Police Department arrest graphic announcing charges against Christopher Garvins, 18. The poster includes a booking photo and states that Garvins was charged with first-degree murder in the perpetration of a robbery. Crime Stoppers contact information and reward details are displayed on the left side.

Memphis Police Department arrest graphic announcing that a 17-year-old male was charged with first-degree murder in the perpetration of a robbery. The poster includes Crime Stoppers contact information and reward details on the left side.

Memphis Police Department arrest graphic announcing charges against Eirion Franklin, 25. The poster includes a booking photo and states that Franklin was charged with first-degree murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, and reckless endangerment. Crime Stoppers contact information and reward details are displayed on the left side.

Memphis Police Department Homicide Bureau graphic displaying an 89% homicide clearance rate as of November 2026. The design features the Homicide Bureau seal at the top, large “89%” text in the center, and a blue-toned Memphis skyline and riverfront along the bottom.

 

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