Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Memphis Gas Station Shooting
Dequarius Nash is in custody for the March murder of Kendarish Conrad at an In & Out Express.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Violence
Authorities arrested 30-year-old Dequarius Nash on October 21, 2026, in connection to a deadly shooting at a Memphis gas station. Nash faces multiple felony charges, including first-degree murder, for the death of 33-year-old Kendarish Conrad.
Why it matters
The arrest represents a significant development in a violent incident where investigators recovered 52 shell casings from the scene. Two other suspects were previously indicted for their roles in the attack earlier this year.
Dequarius Nash is charged with first-degree murder, five counts of aggravated assault, and firearm possession. This follows the May 2026 indictments of co-defendants Terrence Jeffries Jr. and Terrance Munson.
The players
Dequarius Nash
He is a 30-year-old man who now faces first-degree murder and aggravated assault charges following his October arrest.
Kendarish Conrad
The 33-year-old victim died after being struck by gunfire during the shooting incident in March 2026.
Terrence Jeffries Jr.
He was indicted in May 2026 on charges including first-degree murder and aggravated assault related to the gas station shooting.
Terrance Munson
He faces a charge of facilitation of first-degree murder in connection with the ongoing criminal investigation.
The details
Police took Nash into custody after executing a search at a home on West Oak Branch Circle. Investigators believe the suspects fled the scene of the shooting at 1335 South Bellevue Boulevard in a white pickup truck.
Timeline
The shooting at the In & Out Express occurred in March 2026.
Terrence Jeffries Jr. and Terrance Munson were indicted in May 2026.
Dequarius Nash was arrested on October 21, 2026.
Legal Context
This arrest follows the precedent set by the earlier indictments of Terrence Jeffries Jr. and Terrance Munson in May 2026. The investigation remains a high-priority effort to resolve the violence surrounding the March 2026 shooting.
Local residents in the vicinity of South Bellevue Boulevard may see continued police activity as investigators finalize the case against the three indicted suspects. The recent arrest serves as a status update on public safety efforts related to this high-volume shooting incident.
The takeaway
The recovery of dozens of shell casings highlights the severity of the incident and the ongoing work of local authorities to secure justice. Residents should continue to report any suspicious activity to the police department to aid in maintaining neighborhood safety.
Further reading
For more updates on local law enforcement efforts, visit the Violence section.
