A 15-year-old boy, Jamario Wallace, was shot in the Klondike neighborhood of North Memphis on the afternoon of March 15, 2023. Officers responding to reports of gunfire found him near the intersection of Speed Street and Henry Avenue around 3:00 p.m. He was transported to Regional One Hospital in critical condition and died shortly after midnight on March 16, 2023.

Witnesses reported seeing a possible suspect flee the scene wearing a gray hoodie, black pants, and gray Croc-style shoes, but no arrests have been announced and the Memphis Police Department’s investigation is ongoing. Authorities have asked anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers; tips may be anonymous and could qualify for a cash reward.

If anyone knew Jamario or saw activity near Speed Street and Henry Avenue that afternoon, please come forward with what you know.