Missing U of Memphis Student BarShay Wilson Found Shot Dead In Arlington

SHELBY COUNTY, TN. (THECOUNT) — Missing University of Memphis nursing student, BarShay Wilson, has been identified as the body discovered on Monday in Shelby County, Tennessee.

“Shay” Wilson, 25, who reportedly went missing a few days before he was set to graduate, was reported missing Dec. 9 from the 5900 block of Green Drive.

According to reports, Wilson’s body was located with an apparent gunshot wound near a water treatment plant at 11150 Highway 70 in Arlington on Monday.

Wilson was pronounced dead at the scene of gunshot injuries.

According to his mother, Wilson departed the family home after telling her he was going to a party with friends. She later received a call from his friend saying he left her home and did not return.

Wilson’s friend told police that he arrived at her apartment and stayed for approximately 15 minutes before walking outside to answer a phone call.

The friend looked outside shortly afterward but could not locate Wilson, even though his car was parked outside, reports dailymemphian.

Wilson’s friend advised officers she was able to see his location on her phone and said it showed him to be on the interstate. They looked in the location but did not find him. His mother told police it was very unlike him to ignore her phone calls.

Via Wilson’s Linkedin:

My name is BarShay Wilson. I am a fast learner with the ability to adapt and interact in any environment. I am a well rounded person and I try my best to excel at my job by doing what I am responsible for to the best of my ability. In my work experience I have exemplified good work ethic and good communication skills by effectively working in group settings efficiently as well as providing great customer service.

Winson was a Whitehaven High School graduate where he was a Junior Varsity Football player.

2012 – 2015

The investigation is ongoing, MPD said.

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Geo quick facts: Shelby County is a county in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 927,644. It is the state’s largest county both in terms of population and geographic area. Its county seat is Memphis, a port on the Mississippi River and the second most populous city in Tennessee – Wikipedia.