The First 48 Season 11 Episode 6 Off the Tracks
- TV-14
- October 21, 2010
- 44 min
In The First 48 season 11 episode 6, titled "Off the Tracks," viewers follow the homicide detectives of the Memphis Police Department as they work to solve a deadly shooting that occurred at a train station.
The episode opens with the introduction of Detective Doreen Shelton, a seasoned investigator with over 20 years of experience. She and her partner, Detective Connie Justice, are called to the scene where a young man has been shot and killed in broad daylight. The victim, identified as 26-year-old Reggie Banks, was waiting for a train when he was gunned down.
The detectives immediately begin canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance footage. They speak with a few people who were at the train station that day, but no one saw anything significant. They review the security cameras and notice a group of young men loitering near the victim just before the shooting. The detectives believe that these individuals could be responsible for Reggie's death.
As they continue to investigate, the detectives learn that Reggie was involved in a local gang. They believe that his affiliation with the gang may have played a role in his murder. They reach out to members of the community who have connections to the gang and ask them for information that could help solve the case.
Meanwhile, Detective Kevin Lundy and his partner, Detective Mickey Cohn, are working on another case involving a young man who was found dead in his car. The victim, identified as 20-year-old Charles Smith, was shot in the back of the head. The detectives discover that Charles was involved with drugs and may have been killed over a drug deal. They follow up on leads and speak with potential witnesses in an effort to identify the person responsible for Charles' death.
As the investigation into Reggie's murder continues, the detectives receive a tip about one of the individuals seen on the surveillance footage. They track down the suspect, who denies any involvement in the shooting. However, the detectives find evidence tying the suspect to the crime, and he is taken into custody.
As the detectives work to build their case against the suspect, they learn that he has connections to a larger gang network in the city. They must navigate through a complex web of gang-related activity to piece together the events that led up to Reggie's murder.
In the end, the detectives are able to gather enough evidence to arrest and convict the person responsible for Reggie's death. The episode ends with a somber reflection on the impact of gang violence in the community and the tireless efforts of law enforcement to bring justice to the victims and their families.