Sixteen-year-old Mario Carraway, a Black male known to some as Big Yo, was fatally shot on the evening of Tuesday, April 16, 2024, near the Douglass Community Center in Memphis. Reports say a physical altercation preceded the gunfire; witnesses described chaos as a fight escalated and shots were fired, leaving Mario dead and a 17-year-old male injured.

The Memphis Police Department opened an investigation and early reports noted that no charges had been filed and the search for those responsible was ongoing. The neighborhood and community leaders expressed grief and outrage, calling for an end to the violence that claimed Mario’s life and talent.

The case remains unresolved and the family and community continue to seek justice for Mario. If anyone has information about the shooting near the Douglass Community Center on April 16, 2024, please come forward.