Dwight Payne, 68, was shot and killed on November 17, 2022, in the Highland Heights neighborhood of Memphis. According to witness accounts, Payne and a woman were on the 3100 block of Faxon when an unknown gunman approached and fired at point-blank range, then fired a second round before fleeing. Payne was found unresponsive, taken to Regional One Hospital, and pronounced dead.

Friends and community members remembered Payne as a kind and friendly person. If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information that could help the investigation, contact the Memphis Police Department.