Nearly two years after her son was killed, Deborah Golden still walks the same South Memphis stretch where 19-year-old Maalik Cade was found shot to death on April 1, 2024. CrimeStoppers is offering up to $4,000 for information that could lead to an arrest, and family members say the neighborhood's memories of that night will not let them rest. Golden has repeatedly pleaded with anyone who knows something to come forward as she continues to press Memphis police for answers.
As reported by WREG, Golden said she "received a phone call on April 1, 2024, that changed my life forever" and that her son died of gunshot wounds. Memphis police told WREG they responded to the 1400 block of Pillow Street, where the male victim was found and later pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say they have no new information to share but insist they are still actively working the case.
Family Keeps Walking the Block
Golden, who lives in Cordova, told WREG she has walked the area around Pillow Street and Kerr Avenue several times since the shooting, hoping that her presence will prompt someone to speak up. She has urged nearby residents and anyone who might have video or other tips to contact authorities so investigators can follow every possible lead. The family says the CrimeStoppers reward has not yet produced the break they need to move the case forward.
Intersection Has Seen Violence Before
The Pillow and Kerr corridor has been the focus of earlier investigations into drug and gun activity, highlighting long-standing safety concerns in that part of South Memphis. A federal indictment that drew local coverage tied a major drug and gun operation to streets near Pillow and Kerr, per Action News 5.
What Police Are Asking
Memphis police have asked anyone with information about Cade's death to contact CrimeStoppers or the department's homicide detectives, stressing that even small tips can be crucial. Officials told WREG they are still investigating the case and have no new information to release. Cade's family members say they will keep pushing for accountability while the search for answers continues.
