A backyard dice game in Memphis’ Binghampton neighborhood turned deadly in the early hours of July 13, 2020. James Brown, 36, was among a small group gathered near the 2800 block of Nathan Avenue when gunfire erupted. Prosecutors say most of the crowd had already left when Terrell Jones pulled a gun, shots struck multiple people, and Brown and another man, James Smith, were killed at the scene. A third person survived after being wounded and later described trying to stay motionless to avoid further harm.

After the shooting, the suspect allegedly searched victims’ pockets and took cash before fleeing. Investigators developed Jones as a suspect, and on July 29, 2020 a multi-agency task force led by the U.S. Marshals Service arrested him near the 2700 block of North Watkins without incident. A grand jury later returned an indictment that included two counts of first-degree murder and additional charges related to attempted murder, especially aggravated robbery, and firearm use during a dangerous felony.

Did anyone in the Binghampton area see the group that night or know more about what happened at the Nathan Avenue gathering?