Source: Lorenzen Wright Found Dead in Southeast Memphis

Memphis police investigate the scene where a body was found in Southeast Memphis.

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Published: 7/28/2010 3:34 pm

Updated: 7/29/2010 7:32 am

MEMPHIS, TN – Wednesday afternoon, July 28, 2010, Memphis police found a body in Southeast Memphis, in a wooded area near Hacks Cross and Winchester. A source tells Eyewitness News the body is that of missing former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, and that he was shot multiple times.

Germantown police say a 911 call has been turned over to Memphis police in connection to this investigation.

Wright’s mother filed a missing person’s report with Collierville police, Thursday, July 22, but his father told Eyewitness News that he was on vacation in Europe.

The Associated Press is reporting that Lorenzen’s uncle says Memphis police have confirmed to family members that it is the former Grizzlies player.

Thousands of people have converged on the scene causing traffic to backup. The scene is so crowded, police had a hard time getting a command truck into the are where the body was found.

Stay with myEyewitnessNews.com for more on this developing situation.

Memphis police investigate the death of a man who was found dead in Southeast Memphis.

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cec3162 - 7/29/2010 5:35 PM

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To the Wright Family, lift your head up, hold on to your precious memories, and remember, "The Battle is not Yours, It's The Lord's." We are lifting you all up in prayer!!!

MrJ2u - 7/29/2010 10:31 AM

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Run like a coward, Hide like a snake, but God sees you and the Devil is waiting...I bet if you woulda just ask Lorenzen for help he would probably would not have hesitated to help you. But you did the most UN-SPEAKABLE...now ur a murderer...May God Have Some Mercy on your soul...Just a message to the killer or Killers of Lorenzen Wright!

MrJ2u - 7/29/2010 10:27 AM

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When the story 1st broke I was very hopeful that Lorenzens dad was correct in saying he was on vacation...but my heart was saying what I think we all feared! Not knowing him personally but knowing he was a child of GOD he is now at peace...No money worries, No marriage worries, No job worries... Lorenzen Wright REST~IN~PEACE BROTHER REST~IN~PEACE!

Dynas - 7/29/2010 9:46 AM

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To the Wright Family, I am truly sorry that this tragedy happened. I wish this black on black crime just STOP!!! What are you getting out of this jealously rage? Lorenzen was someone's son, father, and close relative. I hope who ever did this get caught real fast. RIP Lorenzen, you will be missed forever and always.

terrghn - 7/28/2010 9:25 PM

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My heart goes out to the Wrights, Vassars and the Serceys. Look to the hills.

marsblackmon - 7/28/2010 8:22 PM

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http://www.facebook.com/profile.php... there is a girl on here who has a picture of him and her as though they was having an affair, im pretty sure the news will go to her and ask questions

nana05 - 7/28/2010 8:00 PM

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I was praying that he was just going thru something. My prayers are with the family.The truth will come out, so all of his so called friends get ready.Why was he shot so many times? Someone had a lot of rage and angry. But the truth will come out. He helped my grandson when we lost a family member, such a wonderful young man. HE WILL BE MISSED!!!!!!

jrdnster - 7/28/2010 6:51 PM

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THIS CITY HAS GONE STRAIGHT TO HEL*!I DON,T THINK IT CAN GET MUCH WORSE OMG!

angelseyes28 - 7/28/2010 6:37 PM

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Ok as soon as I posted my comment they change the story so that it now says that it doesn't appear to be suicide. A little late on that change don't you think eyewitnessnews?!

angelseyes28 - 7/28/2010 6:31 PM

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Oh give me a break!!!! "It appears, sources say he had been shot and it may be self inflected." The poor man was shot nearly a dozen times, how in the world is it self inflicted?! Does anyone at eyewitnessnews.com even bother to gather ANY facts before posting a story?! My heart goes out to his children, they shouldn't have lost their daddy to such a violent, senseless crime.

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