Gregory Terrell Cooper Jr., a 30-year-old Black man born January 30, 1993, was fatally shot outside a hotel in South Memphis on the evening of May 21, 2023. The circumstances of the shooting were not made public, and no motive or suspects had been identified in available reports. Funeral services were held June 3, 2023, at New Mt. Olive Baptist Church on Porter Street, with arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home.

The killing was recorded amid ongoing concerns about gun violence in the city. The investigation into Cooper’s death was described as ongoing, and the family and community were reported to be awaiting answers. If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Gregory, please come forward and share what can help the investigation.