Randall Taylor, 69, was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head in a Memphis-area neighborhood and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital after emergency responders performed life-saving measures. The shooting shocked residents in what had been described as a quiet community.

Investigators located 36-year-old Daniel Opitz near Duncan Road and Raleigh Millington Road and took him into custody. He was charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. When questioned, Opitz declined to give a statement and reportedly said the gun allegedly used would not be found in a public place. Video evidence reportedly places Opitz at the scene.

A potentially motivating allegation was reported by Opitz’s biological brother, who said Opitz believed Taylor had molested a member of their family. Witnesses said Opitz was seen consoling his step-sister, who ran from the home in distress, telling her repeatedly he loved her. Does anyone have information about Taylor, Opitz, or the neighborhood events that night?