Man Arrested After Fatal Shooting in Memphis Neighborhood

Corey Boyd charged with first-degree murder in Nutbush homicide

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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A 33-year-old man named Corey Boyd has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after a man was found shot to death in a Nutbush neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee on Sunday. The Memphis Safe Task Force conducted surveillance on a vehicle connected to the murder investigation and apprehended Boyd when he returned to the car.

Why it matters

Violent crime remains a persistent issue in parts of Memphis, with the Nutbush area experiencing its share of gun violence and homicides. This arrest highlights the work of local law enforcement task forces in investigating and apprehending suspects in these types of serious crimes.

The details

According to authorities, the Memphis Safe Task Force conducted surveillance on an unoccupied vehicle linked to the murder investigation. When the suspect, identified as Corey Boyd, returned to the car, the task force initiated a traffic stop and took him into custody. Boyd has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of the victim, whose identity has not been released.

  • The victim was found shot to death in a Nutbush neighborhood on Sunday, March 10, 2026.
  • Corey Boyd was arrested by the Memphis Safe Task Force on Tuesday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Corey Boyd

A 33-year-old man who has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a victim in the Nutbush neighborhood of Memphis.

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What’s next

Corey Boyd is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, March 15, 2026, where a judge will determine if he should be granted bail.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the ongoing efforts of local law enforcement task forces to investigate and apprehend suspects involved in violent crimes within Memphis neighborhoods like Nutbush, where gun violence remains a persistent challenge for the community.