In the Whitehaven area of Memphis, Tennessee, on the afternoon of October 10, 2016, a dispute escalated into deadly violence at the Summit Park Apartments. The incident, which occurred around 1:45 p.m. on Piping Rock Drive, was preceded by reports of a fight. Gunshots rang out, leaving two individuals wounded. One of the victims was 27-year-old Marcus De'Auntye Terry.
Emergency services transported the injured to area hospitals. Terry was taken to Regional One Health, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. A second victim was transported to Methodist South Hospital and was listed in non-critical condition.
The investigation into the double shooting and subsequent homicide is ongoing. As of the initial reports, no arrests had been made in connection with the shooting death of Marcus Terry. Police have been seeking the public's assistance in gathering information to help solve the case.
