Saturday, social media was abuzz with people praising the victim of a deadly Friday night shooting.
Police have yet to release the name of the man who was killed Friday evening on Walnut Bend Road, but his friends and coworkers identify him as Jarmelle Jones, or "JoJo."
Jones has worked at Ching's Wings as a cook for the past few years.
JoJo was a 2011 University of Memphis graduate, a well-known Party Promoter in the city, and a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, according to friends. His acquaintances also say he was a mentor to several Memphis kids.
According to Memphis Police Department, Jones was shot dead inside his home during a home invasion robbery. Police say his girlfriend was also shot, but she is now recovering and has been released from the hospital.
Investigators say two men are responsible and were wearing all black clothing, ski-masks, and gloves.
But today, employees at Ching's Wings are still in disbelief.
"He's like my godson," said Jones' manager Neisey Bobo. "JoJo, you couldn't ask for a better person. He's the same person every time that you see him, and he's a positive person."
Another coworker, Alexandria Pounders, saw Jones at Ching's Wings yesterday only hours before he lost his life.
"I just never thought that would be the last time I would see him," said Pounders. "If I would have known I would have hugged him tighter, closer, told him I loved him."
Jones' coworkers say he was well-known for giving back to others.
"He was very involved in the community, mentoring younger guys," said Ching's Wings manager Stacey Jackson.
"I just can't believe he's gone," Pounders added.
Police haven't said if the victims and suspects knew each other or if the shooting was random.
If you have any information, call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.
"I just hope justice is served," Pounders said. "They find who did it and everything goes like it should go."
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