In a tragic turn of events on October 12, 2020, a domestic dispute in the Binghampton neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, culminated in the death of 29-year-old Courtney Anthony. The Black male was fatally shot on the porch of a residence in an incident that was captured on surveillance video.
The footage showed Kanesha Preyer, 25 years old at the time, approaching Anthony on the porch before the fatal shot was fired.
Following the incident, Preyer was taken into custody and subsequently charged with second-degree murder in connection with Anthony's death. While Preyer admitted to the shooting, she claimed that it was not her intention to kill him.
The case brought attention to the devastating consequences of domestic violence. The investigation into Courtney Anthony's death was thorough, leading to legal proceedings against Preyer. Ultimately, Kanesha Preyer was found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced for her role in the shooting. The community mourned the loss of Anthony and the case served as a stark reminder of the human cost of domestic disputes.
