Devario Burks, 25, was shot and killed inside Creative Cuts Barber Shop on Frayser Boulevard in Memphis on the evening of January 10, 2017. At about 8:00 p.m., two unidentified men reportedly approached the shop and opened fire; Burks was found lying on the floor and was pronounced dead at the scene. Another person in the shop was wounded and survived. Burks was a father to a three-year-old daughter and was expecting a son; he is remembered as someone who enjoyed fixing cars and as a lively presence among friends and family.

Rumors circulated that the shooting was linked to an altercation at a nearby McDonald’s, but law enforcement did not confirm that connection. The two suspects left the scene and have not been publicly identified; no arrests have been announced and the investigation remains open. If anyone has information about the shooting or the suspects, please come forward to assist the investigation.