Antonio Dayette Johnson, 37, was found dead under a blanket beside a dumpster in the Edgehill neighborhood of Nashville on the morning of September 5, 2022. The medical examiner ruled the cause of death a gunshot wound. Family and neighbors described Johnson as a kind, protective presence who looked out for others, particularly children in his apartment complex.

Investigators say a brief altercation took place between Johnson and 31-year-old Darius Lamont McLemore before the shooting. Police allege McLemore wrapped Johnson’s body in a blanket and left it by the dumpster. Surveillance footage was collected as part of the investigation, and an arrest warrant was issued charging McLemore with criminal homicide after he turned himself in.

The motive for the dispute that led to the shooting remains under investigation. If anyone knew Antonio, witnessed the incident, or has information about what happened that morning, please come forward.