Aaliyah Kyles was 19 when she was found murdered in her Memphis apartment in the early morning hours of July 9, 2024. Neighbors heard gunfire and reported seeing a man dressed entirely in black running from the complex. Police discovered Kyles deceased in the bathtub of her unit, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

Investigators say a 17-year-old juvenile allegedly broke into her home, sexually assaulted her, and shot her; the suspect reportedly admitted to those crimes. The suspect was identified as Armani Watson and the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office sought to have him tried as an adult. Aaliyah’s family later filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the management of The Boulevard Apartments, alleging inadequate security at the complex.

Did anyone who lived near The Boulevard Apartments in Hickory Hill notice anything unusual the morning of July 9, 2024?