Taquirney Fifer, a 25-year-old female nursing student and devoted mother of three from Memphis, Tennessee, was fatally shot on July 16, 2025. On that day, she was in the company of her boyfriend, Anthony Freeman, a man with a prior conviction for robbery. The two were reportedly involved in an illegal business transaction when the fatal incident occurred.
According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Freeman was handling a stolen gun when it discharged, and a single bullet struck and
killed Fifer. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Freeman's actions were not to render aid to Fifer, but rather to conceal his involvement. He attempted to hide the firearm and wiped down surfaces at the scene to remove evidence. Despite the efforts of emergency responders who were called to the scene by witnesses and performed CPR, Fifer was pronounced dead at the apartment complex.
The investigation conducted by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office quickly identified Anthony Freeman as the primary suspect. He was arrested and faced multiple charges, including negligent homicide, tampering with evidence, and being a felon in possession of a handgun. Authorities believe his reckless actions were the direct cause of Fifer's death. Freeman’s defense attorneys have argued that the shooting was a tragic accident and his attempts to hide evidence were a result of panic and fear. A $500,000 bond was set for Freeman. The investigation into how he obtained the stolen firearm is ongoing. The case is now proceeding through the legal system. Taquirney Fifer's death left behind her three young daughters and a grieving family who remember her as a bright and devoted mother.
