MEMPHIS, TN — Memphis police have arrested 33-year-old Darrell Thurman and charged him with first-degree murder after a shooting on Southwall Street in October left one man dead and a woman injured. Officers said Thurman was taken into custody Monday in the 700 block of St. Paul Avenue without incident.

The Facts

• What: Police say a shooting killed one person and injured another, and Darrell Thurman was later arrested in the case.
• Where: The shooting happened in the 2900 block of Southwall Street in Memphis, and Thurman was arrested in the 700 block of St. Paul Avenue.
• When: Officers responded around 1:25 a.m. on Oct. 17. Thurman was arrested Monday, Nov. 9.
• Who: Darrell Thurman, 33, was charged. Police have not released the names of the victims.
• Charges: First-degree murder, employment of a firearm with intent to commit a felony and aggravated assault.
• Status: Thurman was taken into custody by the Memphis Police Department Fugitive Unit without incident.

What police say

Memphis police said officers found a man and a woman with gunshot wounds when they reached the Southwall Street scene. Both were taken to a hospital, and the man later died from his injuries. The woman was treated in noncritical condition.

Detectives later identified Thurman as the person they believe carried out the shooting, according to MPD. Authorities said an arrest warrant was issued Oct. 25, about a week after the shooting, and the warrant included the murder charge along with firearm and assault counts.

Police have not said what led to the gunfire or whether Thurman knew either victim. They also have not provided details about any evidence that led investigators to him.

The investigation

The Memphis Police Department said its Fugitive Unit located Thurman in the 700 block of St. Paul Avenue and arrested him around 12:40 p.m. Monday. Officers said the arrest happened without incident.

In cases like this, investigators often work from witness statements, physical evidence from the scene and follow-up interviews to build probable cause for an arrest warrant. Police did not release those details here, but the warrant shows detectives believed they had enough evidence to name a suspect.

Police have not said whether anyone else is being sought, and no tip line was included in the information provided. When agencies do ask for public help, they usually want information about the shooting, the suspect’s movements or possible witnesses who have not yet spoken with investigators.

What the charges mean

First-degree murder is one of the most serious homicide charges. In general, it means prosecutors believe a killing was planned or committed with the level of intent the law requires for that charge. The exact proof still has to be tested in court.

The firearm charge indicates prosecutors allege a gun was used in connection with a felony. The aggravated assault count reflects the alleged shooting of the surviving victim. Each charge must be supported by evidence if the case moves forward.

After an arrest, a defendant is typically booked, formally advised of the charges and later brought before a judge. That process can include bond issues, preliminary hearings and later court dates, depending on how the case moves through the system.

What happens next

Police have not announced Thurman’s bond status or any upcoming court appearance. Those details will usually come later through court records or additional statements from investigators or prosecutors.

For now, the case moves from the arrest phase into the court process, where prosecutors will have to present the evidence supporting the warrant and the charges that were filed.

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