A late-evening trip to a Memphis car wash turned deadly for 24-year-old Demarico Thompson on September 20, 2021. Around 7:15 p.m., while Thompson was washing his car at the Super Suds Car Wash, a white Kia Sorento with rust damage on its hood and roof pulled into the adjacent bay. Two armed men exited the SUV; one took position at the bay entrance and the other at the exit. Both fired Draco-style shortened rifles at Thompson, striking him multiple times. He was taken to a local medical center and pronounced dead.

Police released surveillance video of the attack and investigators asked for tips about the Kia and the two suspects. Thompson’s mother, Shunta Thompson, described him as well liked and remembered for making people laugh; she has spoken about sleepless nights wondering why he was targeted. As of March 2022 the gunmen remained at large and no arrests had been announced.

Does anyone have information about the Kia Sorento or the two men seen in the video?