The Memphis Police Department announced Friday that a 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with a deadly shooting in South Memphis that left a man dead late last month. The case began on June 25 when officers were called to the 700 block of Ioka Avenue and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
Police: victim died after being taken to hospital
Responding officers transported the wounded man to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries, according to the department. Homicide detectives reviewed video evidence and identified two people of interest in the incident. Through that investigation they developed Jetarius D. Young, 28, as a suspect.
Authorities said surveillance footage showed two suspects believed to have been responsible for the shooting. Investigators worked to corroborate images from the video with witness statements and physical evidence gathered at the scene. On Friday, police arrested Young and charged him with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.
- Date of incident: June 25
- Time: about 2:20 p.m.
- Location: 700 block of Ioka Avenue, South Memphis
- Suspect arrested: Jetarius D. Young, 28
- Charges: first-degree murder; firearm possession during dangerous felony
"Surveillance video showed two suspects as being responsible for the fatal shooting."
Questions remain as prosecution moves forward
With Young in custody, the case will move through the Shelby County criminal justice system. Prosecutors will decide how to proceed with evidence developed by MPD homicide investigators; the release did not identify a motive or detail whether authorities have recovered a weapon. The department's public information did not name the victim.
The Ioka Avenue shooting underlines persistent safety concerns in parts of South Memphis. Community members and civic leaders often point to concentrated violence in some neighborhoods as a barrier to stability and investment; high-profile arrests bring immediate attention but do not resolve underlying issues that neighbors and organizations continue to confront.
Memphis police routinely release still images or video in active homicide inquiries to solicit tips from the public. In this investigation, surveillance footage played a central role in identifying the suspects, the department said. Detectives encouraged anyone with information to contact MPD to assist in completing the probe.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Incident date | June 25 |
| Approximate time | 2:20 p.m. |
| Location | 700 block of Ioka Avenue, South Memphis |
| Arrest | Jetarius D. Young, 28 (arrested Friday) |
| Charges | First-degree murder; possession of a firearm during a dangerous felony |
For neighbors, the arrest may offer a measure of relief, but detectives and residents alike know a single arrest rarely erases the ripple effects of gun violence: the loss felt in families, the questions that remain for those who saw or heard the event, and the broader conversation about public safety in Memphis neighborhoods.
The Memphis Police Department did not release additional identifying information about the victim in its public notice. As the case progresses, court filings and a formal arraignment will provide more public detail about charges and evidence. The department continues to ask anyone with relevant information to come forward to aid the investigation.
This report is based on the MPD statement and the department’s release of surveillance footage identifying two suspects. NEXO RADAR will follow court proceedings and any further developments in the investigation.
