MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s been one year since a beloved street vendor – known as the “Watermelon Man” – was shot and killed during an attempted robbery. This Saturda… ...

Alleged 'watermelon man' killer caught The U.S. Marshals Service on Monday announced it had captured a teenager who is accused of killing John Materna, known to many as "The Watermelon Man," in ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A teen accused of killing a beloved watermelon vendor during an attempted robbery last year will be tried as an adult. Demarion Tackett, 16, is charged with first-degree murd… ...

Funeral arrangements for the "Watermelon Man" was announced by Materna's family. The funeral will be June 4 at 4925 Summer Ave. It will be from 12 until 3 p.m.

John Materna, better known as the Watermelon Man, was gunned down during a robbery last spring, and his family speaking out after the alleged shooter was released on bond.

So. Who is this guy? And what’s the deal with his watermelons? Gee said he started selling fruits and vegetables across New Haven way back in 1977, when he “ used to work on the back of a truck” with ...

On this week's docket: The Shelby County DA's Office got $300,000 in federal funding and alleged "Watermelon Man" killer has bail set at $1.2 million.