A downtown Memphis confrontation outside a hotel in the early morning hours of a Friday ended with 37-year-old Shaun Michael Ray shot dead. Police say the exchange began when Carl Luks allegedly sprayed Ray with pepper spray; Ray then threw a scooter at Luks. Luks reportedly returned from a nearby apartment with a firearm and opened fire, fatally wounding Ray.

Luks, a military veteran, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder; a judge denied bond at his initial appearance. His attorney has argued he acted in self-defense and was trying to help the victim. Witnesses have alleged Luks had previously attacked homeless people in the area, an allegation police are investigating.

Ray’s mother, Belinda Tipton, said he was not living permanently on the street though he had left his home and been staying at a homeless encampment; he leaves a young daughter and family held a memorial service in Long Beach, Mississippi. Does anyone have information about the incident or Ray’s movements that morning?