Location: Kabuki restaurant, 749 Goodman Road, Horn Lake, Mississippi (DeSoto County)
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026, around 8:35 p.m.
Accused: Marterius McShane, 25
Charges: Murder warrant issued in Justin Conrad's death
Status: Accused held at Regional One Medical Center pending medical release; second shooter not yet identified
Justin Conrad, a 24-year-old man, was shot and killed Sunday night, October 11, 2026, at the Kabuki restaurant on Goodman Road in Horn Lake, Mississippi. His twin brother, Jaelind Conrad, was also shot and survived, and Horn Lake police have obtained a murder warrant for 25-year-old Marterius McShane in connection with Justin's death.
The shooting happened on Goodman Road near Interstate Boulevard in Horn Lake, a DeSoto County city just south of Memphis. Police say the accused man was himself shot in the leg by a still-unidentified person as he left the parking lot, a second shooting that investigators are still working to explain. For the Conrad family, one Sunday night brought the loss of one twin and injuries to the other.
Who Was Justin Conrad?
Justin Conrad was 24 years old. Horn Lake police identified him on Monday, October 12, and said he was the twin brother of Jaelind Conrad, who was also wounded in the shooting. Beyond his name, age and his bond with his twin, authorities and local news reports have so far shared few public details about his life, his work or his family. No public statement from the Conrad family had been reported at the time of writing.
What is clear is that the shooting took two young brothers, born on the same day, and changed their family's life in a matter of seconds. One brother did not survive. The other was taken to two hospitals in one night.
What Happened at the Horn Lake Restaurant?
According to the Horn Lake Police Department, officers were called to the Kabuki restaurant at 749 Goodman Road at about 8:35 p.m. on Sunday. WMC Action News 5 identified the business as Kabuki Hibachi & Juicy Seafood & Bar, located near Goodman Road and Interstate Boulevard.
When officers arrived, they found Justin Conrad unresponsive. He had been shot several times. He was taken to Baptist DeSoto Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
His twin, Jaelind Conrad, 24, had also been shot. Police said he was first taken to Baptist East Hospital in Memphis and later transferred to Regional One Medical Center. He was last reported to be in stable condition.
Police have not publicly said what led to the shooting, and no motive has been released. Any explanation shared on social media should be treated as unconfirmed.
Has Anyone Been Arrested?
Police said that interviews with witnesses and video from the scene led investigators to believe that Marterius McShane, 25, allegedly shot both Conrad brothers and then fled. A murder warrant was issued for McShane in connection with Justin Conrad's death.
McShane arrived at Regional One Medical Center with a single gunshot wound to the leg. According to police, as he left the restaurant parking lot, an unknown person fired shots toward him and struck him. WMC Action News 5 reported that McShane "has been detained at the Regional One on a murder warrant." DeSoto County News and Darkhorse Press reported that he will be taken into custody on the warrant once he is medically released from the hospital.
No other charges have been announced. Marterius McShane is accused, not convicted, and he is presumed innocent unless and until he is proven guilty in court. Court records showing an attorney or a first court date had not been reported at the time of writing.
What Police Have Said
The Horn Lake Police Department shared the details of the case in a public post on Monday morning, which was reported by DeSoto County News, Darkhorse Press and WMC Action News 5. Police said "the investigation remains active," according to Darkhorse Press.
Two parts of the case remain open. First, investigators have not released what led to the shooting inside or around the restaurant. Second, police are still working to identify the person who fired at McShane as he fled. Darkhorse Press reported that police have not said whether more charges are expected.
Horn Lake police are asking anyone with information about the shooting, including anyone who saw what happened in the parking lot, to call the department at 662-393-6174.
What Happens Next
Once McShane is released from medical care, police say he will be taken into custody on the murder warrant. From there, the case would move into the DeSoto County court system, where a judge would address bond and the case could later be presented to a grand jury. Any change in the charges, including whether a charge is filed in the wounding of Jaelind Conrad, would come from police and prosecutors.
Investigators are also still trying to learn who shot at McShane in the parking lot. Police have not said whether that person could face charges. MotiveX will follow the case for new filings and court dates.
Timeline of the Justin Conrad Case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, about 8:35 p.m. | Horn Lake officers respond to a shooting at the Kabuki restaurant, 749 Goodman Road. |
| Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 | Justin Conrad, 24, is taken to Baptist DeSoto Hospital and pronounced dead. |
| Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 | His twin, Jaelind Conrad, 24, is taken to Baptist East Hospital, then transferred to Regional One Medical Center. |
| Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 | Marterius McShane, 25, arrives at Regional One with a gunshot wound to the leg; police say an unknown person shot at him as he fled. |
| Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 | Horn Lake police name the victims and announce a murder warrant for McShane, who is held at Regional One pending medical release. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was killed in the Horn Lake restaurant shooting?
Justin Conrad, 24, was killed. His twin brother, Jaelind Conrad, 24, was wounded and was last reported in stable condition.
Where did the shooting happen?
It happened at the Kabuki restaurant at 749 Goodman Road in Horn Lake, Mississippi, near Interstate Boulevard, at about 8:35 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Who is charged in Justin Conrad's death?
Police obtained a murder warrant for Marterius McShane, 25. He is being held at Regional One Medical Center until he is medically released. He has not been convicted and is presumed innocent.
Who shot the suspect?
Police have not identified that person. They say an unknown person fired at McShane as he left the parking lot, and the investigation into that shooting is ongoing.
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