On May 1, 2020, a deadly encounter unfolded at the Jewelry Box & D'va D'vyne on Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis, Tennessee, resulting in the death of 24-year-old Marquavious Lurks. The incident began after Calvin Watson was reportedly making unwelcome physical and verbal advances toward patrons inside the establishment, which led to a physical altercation.
Following the initial dispute, Watson retreated to his living quarters before returning with a weapon. He then fatally shot Marquavious Lurks. When authorities arrived at the scene, they found Lurks unresponsive inside the business. The entire sequence of events was captured on surveillance footage, which became a critical piece of evidence in the ensuing investigation and trial.
Calvin Watson was arrested and charged with the murder of Marquavious Lurks. During his three-day trial, the prosecution presented evidence, including the surveillance video and witness testimony, which contradicted Watson's claim that he acted in self-defense. His assertion that Lurks had pointed a gun at him and refused to drop it was refuted by the evidence.
A jury ultimately convicted Calvin Watson of first-degree murder for the shooting death of Marquavious Lurks. The conviction, delivered in November 2024, was the culmination of a thorough case presented by the state, which included testimony from multiple witnesses who were present during the fatal altercation.
