On January 11, 2024, a shooting in the Parkway Village area of Memphis, Tennessee, resulted in the death of 27-year-old Lashun Falkner. A Black/African American male, Falkner was discovered with a gunshot wound to the back of his head. Another man was also injured during the incident.
Originally from Byhalia, Falkner was a security officer and attended Mt. Sinai MB Church. The events leading to his death unfolded at a home where the tragic shooting took place.
While initial reports of the investigation were developing, law enforcement worked to identify those responsible for the fatal shooting.
Subsequently, an arrest was made in connection with the death of Lashun Falkner. The investigation led authorities to charge a man with the killing, and it was reported that the suspect was Falkner's cousin. Details from the investigation and the specific charges were made public following the arrest.
