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Missing Memphis college student found dead after going missing days before graduation

Investigators confirmed Wednesday, Dec. 14, a body found Monday was that of Barshay Wilson, 25, who they said was reported missing Dec. 9, 2022.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department has confirmed a body found on Highway 70 is that of missing University of Memphis student Barshay Wilson.

According to MPD, Wilson's body was found at 11150 Hwy 70 at 3:50 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12. MPD said he was found with a gunshot wound.

Investigators confirmed Wednesday, Dec. 14, that the body was that of Barshay Wilson, 25, who they said was reported missing Dec. 9, 2022.

On December 12, 2022, at 3:50pm, officers responded to 11150 Highway 70 regarding a body that had been located. Officers made the scene and found a male victim with an apparent gunshot wound. The identity of the victim has not yet been confirmed. This is an ongoing investigation. pic.twitter.com/ArYpti448d
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) December 13, 2022

The body has been identified as missing person Barshay Wilson, 25. He was reported missing on December 9, 2022. This is an ongoing investigation.
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) December 14, 2022

Wilson, 25, was set to graduate from University of Memphis Sunday, Dec. 11, but he never showed. Family reported him missing and MPD issued a city watch for Wilson Monday, Dec. 12.

MPD said Wilson was last seen Friday, Dec. 9 after leaving a friend's house.

Anyone with information on Wilson's death can call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.