Madison County Sheriff’s Office investigates recent homicide

UPDATE (11/04/24): Formal charges announced in Cotton Grove Road homicide

UPDATE (11/01/24): Arrests made in connection with homicide on Cotton Grove Road

Madison County, TN – On October 28, 2024 at approximately 5:45 PM, deputies with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 200 block of Cotton Grove Road in reference to a motor vehicle crash with possible injuries.

The caller advised that they had observed a crashed vehicle in a wooded area off of Cotton Grove Road. Deputies and emergency medical personnel arrived on the scene and located a driver with injuries. Medical personnel and deputies then attempted to render aid to the driver; however, it was determined that the driver had suffered an apparent gunshot wound. The driver was determined to be deceased by medical personnel on the scene.  

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division responded and processed the scene. In addition to the driver, preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle was possibly occupied by at least one passenger who was not present at the scene. CID is in the process of canvassing the area and seeking any further information, including video or other evidence or witnesses.  

Investigators interviewed a witness that observed two black males walking west on Cotton Grove Road around 5:30 PM, which was in close proximity to the scene and just prior to the initial call reporting this incident. The first male subject is described as approximately 16-20 years of age, height is 5’-8” to 5’10”, dark complected with a stocky build with having an “afro” type hairstyle; wearing dark clothing. The second male is further described as possibly 16-17 years of age, height is 5’-5” – 5’-6”, medium complexion, medium build, also wearing dark clothing. 

The deceased individual is identified as Tayshaun Abram, an 18-year-old black male from Jackson, Tennessee.  

Anyone who may have any information related to this case, please contact the Madison County Sheriff’s Office at 731-423-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 731-424-8477.

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