On the night of January 8, 2022, Eric Lesure, a 44-year-old African American man from Memphis, Tennessee, was driving on Interstate 240 with his friend, Jonathan Fullerton. The two were on their way to a party shortly after midnight when their vehicle was fired upon from behind. The gunfire caused their car to crash, and both Mr. Lesure and Mr. Fullerton were ejected from the vehicle.
They both succumbed to their injuries at the scene of the incident.
Eric Lesure was a husband to Marvella LeSure and a father to seven children. He was known for his love of cooking and his vibrant personality. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with law enforcement considering the possibility of a road rage incident or a targeted attack. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with the deaths of Eric Lesure and Jonathan Fullerton, and the case remains unsolved. The families of both men have made public pleas for anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation and bring those responsible to justice.
