Demarcus Wilson was 17 when he was shot and killed in Memphis during an incident described by authorities as an attempted carjacking. The shooting occurred after the owner of a vehicle emerged from a Super Smoker’s Shop and found several people trying to steal his car; an exchange of gunfire followed and Wilson was struck. He was taken by others to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital and died on November 3, 2019.

Wilson’s mother, Sherry Tucker, said he was a student at Booker T. Washington High School and not involved in prior criminal activity; she believed he was not a willing participant and was with people she suspected of gang involvement. The car owner was questioned and the incident was examined under Tennessee’s castle doctrine law, and initial reports indicated no charges had been filed.

Did anyone who knew Demarcus or witnessed the scene come forward with information that could clarify what happened that night?