Chelsey Renee Morris, 24, was shot and killed on the night of August 24, 2020, on East Main Street in Brownsville, Tennessee. She and a male companion, Bruce Willis of Oklahoma, were found inside a vehicle with critical injuries; Willis was taken to a Memphis hospital while Morris died at the scene. Authorities described the incident as an attempted robbery that may have begun as a narcotics transaction.

Two suspects were identified and taken into custody the following day: Tavares Ray and Wylie Ligon III. Both were charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, especially aggravated robbery, and the use of a firearm during a dangerous felony. One defendant’s case was set to proceed in court.

Anyone with information about Chelsey’s death, the events on East Main Street that night, or the people involved is asked to come forward.