Brayan de Paul Chum Sanchez, 25, was shot and killed while walking on Boyce Avenue in Memphis on the night of September 15, 2023. The shooting occurred in the 4200 block shortly before 10 p.m., after an encounter with an assailant who appeared to be attempting a robbery. First responders found Chum Sanchez with a gunshot wound and he was taken to Regional One Health in critical condition; he was later pronounced dead and his death was ruled a homicide.

The suspect was described by police as a heavyset Black male about 5 feet 9 inches tall, wearing a face mask. He fled on foot eastbound on Boyce toward Wanda Street and was reported to have gotten into a dark-colored sedan. The Memphis Police Department opened an investigation and CrimeStoppers offered a reward for information leading to an arrest. As of early 2024 no arrest had been announced. His burial was planned to take place in Guatemala.

If anyone was in the area that night or has information about the suspect or the dark-colored sedan, please share what is known.