DeShawn Ellington

DeShawn Ellington

Status: HOMICIDE

City: Memphis

State: Tennessee

County: Shelby County

Date of birth: September 30, 1982

Date of death: February 15, 2006

Age: 23

Gender: Male

Race: African American/Black

Cause of death: Gun Firearm

Anniversary month: February

LEA: Memphis Police Department, Memphis, Tennessee

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Case Description

On February 13, 2006, DeShawn Ellington, 23, was reported missing. On February 15, 2006, DeShawn Ellington was found in the trunk of a car in Weaver Park in Memphis, Tennessee. He had died die to gunshot wounds. DeShawn's homicide remains unsolved and his family continues to advocate and seek justice for him.

Anyone who has any information about this case is asked to contact the Memphis Police Department at (901) 545-2677. If you would like to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, please call Memphis Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-2274.

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