On February 10, 2016, Willie Terrell Abston, 36, of Memphis was shot and killed during an armed robbery at the Bundles of Hair store in the 5000 block of Millbranch Road. Two assailants wearing black and ski masks entered the store, shot Mr. Abston, and stole several cases of hair products. Mr. Abston was pronounced dead at the scene.

Law enforcement later arrested two suspects. Julius Russell was taken into custody in late February 2016 and charged with first-degree murder in the perpetration of a robbery and aggravated assault; an affidavit says he admitted planning the robbery and described it as a robbery gone wrong. In early March 2016, Louis Wakefield, 40, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and reportedly confessed to participating in the killing and acting as the getaway driver.

Anyone who worked at or shopped in the area around Millbranch Road in February 2016, or who has information about that robbery, is asked to come forward.