Michael Aguilar was a 15-year-old from Memphis who died of a gunshot wound on April 20, 2025, after being shot on Grahamdale Street in the Berclair neighborhood. He was taken to Regional One Hospital in critical condition and later died. Authorities say the shooting occurred during an attempted robbery.

A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged with First-Degree Murder and First-Degree Murder in the Perpetration of a Robbery. Aguilar’s family described him as shy and said he was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. Funeraria Garcia-Rodriguez in Memphis handled funeral arrangements.

Police have asked the public for information and CrimeStoppers is available for anonymous tips. If anyone has details about what happened on Grahamdale Street that day, please share them with investigators.