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Teen Charged In Security Guard Murder

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Updated: 10/26/2011 4:18 pm
MEMPHIS, TN (abc24.com) - An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting that killed 41-year-old security guard Reginald Thompson at the Bent Tree apartments in Whitehaven on Sunday, October 23, 2011, around 9:30 p.m.

Memphis police say Xavier Davis has been charged with first-degree murder in the case.

Police say Thompson was talking to a man near the front of the apartment complex when Davis ran up and shot him several times.
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whiteboy 28 - 1/19/2013 4:54 AM
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so glad the truth came out i was one of the first people that xavier called when he got out of jail he was innocent and we was telling u guys that on here / just hate he had to spend time in jail that long for some he didnt have nothing to do with but a minor setback for a major comeback / glad u back home / my prayers are still with the thompson family i hope justice in served and they find the person

whiteboy 28 - 1/19/2013 4:53 AM
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so glad the truth came out i was one of the first people that xavier called when he got out of jail he was innocent and we was telling u guys that on here / just hate he had to spend time in jail that long for some he didnt have to do but a minor setback for a major comeback / glad u back home / my prayers are still with the thompson family i hope justice in served and they find the person

Diamond - 3/29/2012 4:12 PM
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to the thompson family i am truely sorry for ur lost my heart goes out to yall, but i no xavier didnt do this putn an innoccent person in jail is hurtn to family i pray that they find the person held truley responsible for the lost of mr reggie i truley do.! #free xavier we love and miss u pooh\ R I P mr thompson <3

Kenya Smith - 1/6/2012 2:33 PM
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An as I read everyones comments I know that I cant blame none of you all for how you feel. You all think that justice has been served. And its not,the killer is still out there walking freely through the city of memphis. You might have walked passed him in the store. You never know. I never know. All I know is Xavier wasnt nowhere in that complex or community when that went down. But what I would like for the detective to do is reopen this case again cause we all know once Xavier is found NOT GUILTY no one will never pay for the murder of your loved one. Memphis has the most laziest detectives in the state of Tennessee. The Lester Street case was proof of that. That man almost got away with murder. MPD even put him in protective custody. But by the grace of God the last living victim made it through to testify against him. And by the grace of God this case will come to an end because Reginald Thompson and Xavier Davis is a child of God . And not only that God is an AWESOME GOD.

Kenya Smith - 1/6/2012 2:03 PM
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This is the sister of Xavier Davis, I must speak on his behalf. But before I do so I would like to say that my heart goes out to the Thompson family. I know the pain of the lost of a family member. There is nuthing we can do to bring Reginald back but we can bring this case to an end begining with finding the rite suspect. Im not saying this because he is my brother but because that suspect took someone I love away from my family as well. Not that you all care but Xavier is a great kid never done anything wrong to no one or to bring pain to himself. Its so much I know but who want to listen not even the detectives. All i can say is that someone framed my brother.

Davida - 10/28/2011 11:25 PM
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"Police say Thompson was talking to a man near the front of the apartment complex when Davis ran up and shot him several times." How would the police know what happened if they weren't there?...

Davida - 10/28/2011 10:53 PM
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Myersbraden STFU. & read the report. Why would he shoot the security guard if the man wasn't even talking to him? Please explain. This has been my friend for several years & i know him very well.. Xavier does not have the heart to kill anybody.. he can't even argue with a person! If he shot him, somebody need to be telling me WHY! People need to figure out the whole story before they put these small useless pieces in the media!

missy22 - 10/26/2011 5:39 PM
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People should know (especially the young) that when they commit a horrendous act like this, they will sacrifice their own life. The early training that would make one respect the rights of others seems to be lacking today. Prayers to the family.

ThompsonL - 10/26/2011 5:05 PM
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This is Reggie's sister in law. I hope one day this kid realizes what he has done to my family. We are very hurt and confused why someone would take such a wonderful life and person so soon. Reggie was like a big teddy bear and was not out to hurt anyone he was a great man that loved the Lord. R.I.P and you will never be forgotton in our hearts.

scara82 - 10/26/2011 4:50 PM
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I am very close with the victims family. This horrific crime has caused so much pain and shock on them. Please continue to keep the positive comments coming all the thoughts and prayers are very much appreciated. R.I.P Reggie you are very loved and missed.
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