Cardarius Polk, 33, was shot and killed on Thursday, October 9, 2025, outside a residence on Lester Street in Memphis’s Binghampton neighborhood. The shooting occurred in daylight; family members say detectives told them Polk did nothing to provoke the attack. He leaves two young children and is remembered by relatives as a pillar of support and a father figure in his community.

The Memphis Police Department’s investigation led to a warrant for 48-year-old Algenon Lloyd. Lloyd was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, and was scheduled for a court appearance. The family said the motive remained unclear in the immediate aftermath and they were left with unanswered questions while making funeral arrangements.

If anyone in Binghampton that day saw or heard anything that could help investigators, please share what you know.