Additional charges revealed for teen accused in ‘watermelon man’ killing
A Memphis teen accused of killing a local watermelon vendor has a long list of prior charges. The Shelby County District Attorney General’s Office is seeking to transfer the accused teenager to adult court. (The Daily Memphian file)
Juvenile Court Magistrate Judge Mitzi Pollard read the additional charges during a Tuesday hearing and set a new hearing date.
Aarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.
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