Octavius Key was 23 when he was killed in Memphis, Tennessee, on July 14, 2016. Family and friends held a funeral service at the R. S. Lewis Funeral Home as they mourned his death.

Investigators identified multiple suspects in the homicide. Three people—Deredious Otis, Brashard Gibbs, and Carlos Key—were implicated. The court later found Deredious Otis and Carlos Key guilty of premeditated murder, attempted first-degree murder, and using a firearm during a dangerous felony; both received life sentences. The convictions closed the legal chapter, though the loss remains for Key’s family and community.

If anyone knew Octavius or has information about the events around July 14, 2016, please share what you know.