16-Year-Old Suspect Arrested After Child Robbed at Gunpoint in South Memphis

MEMPHIS, TN — Memphis Police Department investigators have arrested a 16-year-old suspect following an armed robbery targeting a child in South Memphis.

The arrest stems from an incident on March 29, 2026, where a child was approached and robbed at gunpoint by an armed individual. The victim was left uninjured but shaken by the encounter. Responding officers gathered description details and physical evidence from the area, leading investigators to identify the juvenile suspect.

Local authorities confirmed that the 16-year-old has been charged with aggravated robbery. Community leaders and police representatives have reiterated their focus on addressing juvenile crime and enhancing neighborhood safety measures to protect vulnerable residents, especially children, from violent encounters.