Seventeen-year-old Ebonique Farris was fatally shot in the courtyard of the Cumberland View apartments on 25th Avenue North in North Nashville on Sunday, June 16, 2024, around 2:15 p.m. She was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center but died of her injuries. Authorities say a verbal argument escalated into gun violence.

A 23-year-old man, Anthony L. Brooks, remained at the scene, surrendered to Metro Nashville Police, and — during an interview — admitted to shooting Farris. Police recovered the firearm at the scene and Brooks was charged with criminal homicide.

Ebonique was finishing her junior year at James Lawson High School and enjoyed praise dancing, music, doing hair and makeup, and volleyball. Family remembered her as an innocent young woman whose life was cut short; a community vigil was held in her honor. If anyone saw what happened or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.