Juvenile charged with reckless homicide in TN shooting
Mar 24, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Dyer County man was shot and killed on Thursday, and a juvenile suspect was charged for the crime, according to the sheriff's office.
On Mar. 20, deputies responded to a 911 call about a man who was shot. Ethan Pike, 21, was treated at the scene and transported to a local hosp
ital where he died from his injuries.
A juvenile was arrested and charged with reckless homicide in connection to the deadly shooting.
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The DCSO said that their Criminal Investigation Division conducted interviews, collected evidence, and secured the weapon used in the shooting, and an autopsy was ordered by the Dyer County Medical Examiner's Office to determine the exact cause and manner of death.
"Thank you to the outstanding work of our deputies and investigators, which led to the immediate securing of the scene, preservation of necessary evidence, and identification of a suspect in this case," Sheriff Jeff Box said. "Any loss of life in our community is tragic, and our prayers are with those who are hurting as a result of this reckless action."
The Dyer County Sheriff’s Office said they are committed to ensuring the community's safety and will continue to investigate this case.
If you have any information that could help police, call Dyer County CrimeStoppers at 731-285-8477. ...read more read less