It’s been over two years since the tragic event that rocked the community surrounding the Rosewood Market at 1908 South Lauderdale. The Memphis Police Department is still pushing to solve the homicide case that left Xavier Tankersley dead and another man injured from gunshot wounds. The incident, which occurred on the evening of March 5, 2023, at approximately 6:15 p.m., remains a puzzle with pieces yet to be fully put together. Surveillance video captured two Black male suspects hastily fleeing the scene in a black Nissan Altima, but their identities remain unknown.
Investigators have been tirelessly working to bring closure to this case, as Xavier Tankersley’s death is not just a statistic; it is a void left in the fabric of a community. The Memphis Police are continuing to reach out to the public in hopes of directly receiving any information that could potentially lead to an arrest…