Tamara Perkins, 45, was shot and killed in Memphis on September 23, 2025. Described as a beloved church singer, content creator, and a proud member of the LGBTQ community, she was at a casual gathering in the 3100 block of Morningside Street in Frayser when an argument over religion escalated. Johnson then retrieved a double-barreled shotgun and shot Perkins in the abdomen; she was unarmed.

When officers arrived, they found Johnson on top of Perkins. He reportedly said I shot her and was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. The killing stunned the community and raised painful questions about intolerance and violence. If anyone was at that gathering or saw what happened on Morningside Street that night, please share what is known.