Last Updated: Aug 10, 2026
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Local media outlets are reporting that a Family Dollar employee allegedly killed a person in Memphis after allegedly shoplifting. According to Fox 13 Memphis and the District Attorney, a “woman has been indicted on a murder charge after killing a man she suspected of shoplifting from the Dollar Tree she worked at.” The victim of this sad situation is reportedly Dewaynne Reed.
Sadly, this is not the first time such an incident has occurred at a Family Dollar store in Memphis, Tennessee. Almost ten years ago, another man, Derrick Hussey died after being attacked by a Family Dollar employee. It appears that these awful, wrongful deaths continue to occur.
If you or a family member have been the victim of an attack by a store employee, we may be able to help. We have represented clients in wrongful death matters and other premises liability case. Patterson Bray are a personal injury and wrongful death attorneys Memphis, TN knows and trusts.
If you or your family member is the victim of a serious injury due to crime , please call Patterson Bray today at 901-372-5003.
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