Memphis police arrested 33-year-old Darrell Thurman on November 9 in connection with a deadly October 17 shooting in the 2900 block of Southwall Street. He faces a charge of first-degree murder.
The MPD Fugitive Unit found Thurman at about 12:40 p.m. in the 700 block of St. Paul Avenue. Police said officers took him into custody without incident.
What police say happened
Officers responded to a shooting at about 1:25 a.m. on October 17. They found a male victim and a female victim with gunshot wounds.
Medics took the woman to the hospital in non-critical condition. The man went in critical condition and later died from his injuries, according to police. The department did not release the victims’ names.
Charges
Investigators determined Thurman was responsible for the shooting, police said. A judge issued an arrest warrant on October 25 charging him with:
- First-degree murder
- Employment of a firearm with intent to commit a felony
- Aggravated assault
About two weeks passed between the warrant and the arrest. Police did not say where Thurman was during that time or what led the Fugitive Unit to the St. Paul Avenue location.
The charges are accusations. Thurman has not been convicted of anything, and the source material did not list a court date or bond information.
