Two Men Sentenced in 2020 Robbery and Deadly Double Shooting

Antonio Bowden and Jarvis Bowden plead guilty to murder, attempted murder, and robbery charges.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Two men, Antonio Bowden and Jarvis Bowden, have been sentenced to decades in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a 2020 robbery and double shooting in Memphis, Tennessee that left one person dead. The Shelby County District Attorney's Office said Antonio Bowden will serve 33 years without parole, while Jarvis Bowden will serve 25 years without parole.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this robbery and shooting have a major impact on the Memphis community, highlighting the need for stronger crime prevention and public safety measures. The sentencing of these two defendants sends a strong message about the consequences of such violent acts.

The details

Authorities said the two men were part of a group of four suspects seen on camera breaking into a home in the 5000 block of Cedarcrest Court in July 2020. They were there for 50 minutes before shooting Marcus Davis and Jasmine Jones, with Davis dying from his injuries. Jasmine Jones survived the shooting.

  • The incident occurred in July 2020.
  • Antonio Bowden and Jarvis Bowden pleaded guilty in February 2026.

The players

Antonio Bowden

A 24-year-old man who pleaded guilty to murder, attempted murder, and especially aggravated robbery charges and was sentenced to 33 years in prison without parole.

Jarvis Bowden

A 37-year-old man who pleaded guilty to murder, attempted murder, and especially aggravated robbery charges and was sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole.

Marcus Davis

The victim who was killed in the shooting.

Jasmine Jones

The victim who survived the shooting.

Shelby County District Attorney's Office

The office that prosecuted the case and announced the sentences for Antonio Bowden and Jarvis Bowden.

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What’s next

A third defendant remains pending and is set for trial in April.

The takeaway

This case highlights the devastating impact of violent crimes like robbery and murder on the Memphis community, and the importance of strong law enforcement and prosecution to hold perpetrators accountable and protect public safety.