On the evening of July 16, 2017, a man identified in some reports as Tony Lofton and in others as Mario Lofton was found on the sidewalk on Faxon Avenue in the Binghampton neighborhood of Memphis after suffering gunshot wounds. He was taken to Regional One Hospital and later died of his injuries at age 38.

Memphis Police named Donvoe Sanders as a person of interest less than a month after the shooting and a warrant was issued charging Sanders with second-degree murder, aggravated assault, and criminal attempt second-degree murder.

Anyone who knew Tony Lofton, knew him as Mario Lofton, or has information about the July 16, 2017 shooting on Faxon Avenue is asked to come forward.