In September of 2021, a 32-year-old man named Colton Burr was killed in Memphis, Tennessee. The incident, which took place in the eastern part of the city, stemmed from a dispute that escalated to a fatal shooting. Burr, a male, was involved in an altercation that ultimately led to his death from a gunshot wound on September 21, 2021.
Following the shooting, an arrest was made in connection with Burr's death. The individual taken into custody was alleged to have been the shooter.
Accounts from the suspect's family suggest that the shooting may have occurred in self-defense. They claimed that Burr had followed the suspect to his home, leading to the deadly confrontation.
Further details from an affidavit indicate that the suspect shot Burr after being followed. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting continued after the arrest. The case brought to light the complexities of the events leading up to the fatal encounter and the differing perspectives on what transpired.
