Former Memphis cop Patric Ferguson, 32, is accused of abducting a man, fatally shooting him in the head, then throwing his body in a river. Photo Credit: YouTube/ABC24 Memphis
According to a report by Atlanta Black Star on Saturday, May 11, 2024, former Memphis police officer Patric J. Ferguson, 32, finds himself ensnared in a federal indictment, accused of kidnapping and murdering a man while on duty.
The federal grand jury handed down the indictment on May 8, leveling eight counts against Ferguson, including federal civil rights violations, kidnapping, and weapons offenses.
This indictment stems from a tragic incident that unfolded in 2021, casting a shadow over the Memphis law enforcement community.
Details emerging from the indictment paint a harrowing picture of Ferguson’s alleged actions.
On January 5, 2021, Ferguson purportedly stormed into the residence of 30-year-old Robert Lee Howard, brandishing a firearm.