Justin Garcia was 14 when he was shot on June 27, 2021, along Currie Road in Shelby County and later died at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital. Described as of Other Race, his death shocked the Millington neighborhood; some residents said they did not hear gunfire that evening.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office arrested another juvenile in connection with the shooting; that person was charged with reckless homicide. Law enforcement did not immediately release details about what led to the fatal encounter between the two youths.

Family, friends, and the local schools were left grieving, and community members voiced concern about juvenile gun violence. If anyone in Millington knew Justin, witnessed the June 27 events, or has information about the shooting, please come forward to help clarify what happened.