Pervis Bailey, 23, known to friends as Mitch, was found inside his vehicle in the 1400 block of May Street in North Memphis after being shot just after midnight on February 12, 2017. He was taken to Regional One but died from his wounds. Neighbors reported hearing about six gunshots and police responded with a helicopter while officers processed the scene into the early morning hours.

Investigators collected evidence and interviewed witnesses as they worked to reconstruct what happened. The shooting left a young father’s family and the surrounding community reeling, and the neighborhood rallied to support them in the aftermath. There are still unanswered questions about the circumstances that led to the attack.

Anyone who knew Pervis, was in that area that night, or has information about the incident is urged to come forward.