A deputy was shot at Eden at Watersedge apartments. Deputies arrived at the complex to search for Keyshon Parham, who has been wanted for several weeks. Several deputies chased the suspect before they shot and killed him, although details as to what precipitated the killing were withheld by police.
Victim's Name: Keyshon Parham
Agency Responsible: Shelby County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 19
Race: Black
Date of Death: October 17, 2018
County: Shelby
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4105
Geography: Suburban