Dexter A. Gerone Price, known to his friends and family as “DP,” was a 30-year-old Black man from Memphis, Tennessee, remembered for his happy personality and his readiness to help anyone in need. A loving father to his son, Dexter worked at the LSI Warehouse and was a cherished member of his community. His life, full of promise and connection, was tragically cut short in the summer of 2017, leaving his loved ones with a void that could never be filled.
On the evening of Tuesday, August 8, 2017, violence erupted in a North Memphis neighborhood. At the intersection of Marble and Eldridge avenues, Dexter Price was shot. The initial injury, a gunshot wound to the knee, would prove to be fatal. He was rushed to a local hospital for treatment, but his condition worsened. Eight days later, on August 16, 2017, Dexter succumbed to his injuries, turning a violent assault into a homicide investigation.
His death left his family and friends grappling with the sudden and senseless loss of a man they adored.
The Memphis Police Department immediately began an investigation into the shooting. In the weeks that followed, detectives worked to piece together the events that led to Dexter’s death. Their inquiries soon led them to identify a person of interest. On August 30, 2017, the department publicly asked for assistance in locating 25-year-old Octerrious Herron, who they announced was wanted for questioning in connection with the fatal shooting. Police circulated his name and photograph, urging anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward and contact CrimeStoppers.
The investigation progressed, and what began as a search for a person of interest culminated in an arrest. According to an arrest affidavit filed in the case, Octerrious Herron was taken into custody and formally charged for his alleged role in the death of Dexter Price. The charges filed against him included second-degree murder and aggravated assault. This development marked a significant step forward in the case, transitioning it from an open investigation to a matter for the criminal justice system. The case then proceeded into litigation within the Shelby County courts.
While the legal process began, Dexter's family and community gathered to mourn and honor his memory. A visitation was held on Friday, August 25, 2017, at R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home, allowing friends and relatives to pay their final respects. The following day, a funeral service was held at New Mount Olive Baptist Church, where loved ones celebrated his life and remembered the joy he brought to them. He was laid to rest at New Park Cemetery in Memphis.
As of late 2017, the case against Octerrious Herron was moving through the court system. The charges brought a measure of hope to Dexter's family that justice would be served. However, the final disposition of these charges is not detailed in subsequent public records. The investigation by the Memphis Police Department led to an arrest, but the ultimate outcome of the legal proceedings remains unclear. The Memphis Police Department continues to welcome information on any open cases, and tips can be called in to CrimeStoppers at (901) 528-CASH.
