Javarius Cole, 24, was killed on September 3, 2018, in the Highland Heights neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee. The fatal encounter began as a dispute involving Cole and a relative of Koski Mathews. During the altercation, Mathews produced a firearm and shot Cole multiple times.

An associate of Cole’s reportedly returned fire and struck Mathews. Despite being wounded, Mathews was able to secure his weapon inside a nearby residence before being taken to the hospital. While being transported, Mathews allegedly made a spontaneous confession that was recorded on a law enforcement body camera. The medical examiner ruled Cole’s death a homicide caused by multiple gunshot wounds. Koski Mathews was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting.

If anyone in Highland Heights that day saw what happened or has information about the dispute, please come forward with tips.