A dispute over ownership of a car on May 15, 2024, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, left 23-year-old Devon ’Vonnie’ Loritts dead. The confrontation took place around 2:30 p.m. at a 7-Eleven Exxon on Joe B. Jackson Parkway after Loritts and his brother, Eric Mitchell, arrived in a silver Mercedes to confront two men about a Chrysler 300 Loritts had previously bought. The Chrysler had been taken from Georgia and was tracked to the gas station, where it was found hooked to a pickup truck.

What began as an argument escalated into gunfire when an alleged shooter opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle, discharging more than 20 rounds as Loritts and Mitchell tried to drive away. Loritts was struck multiple times and died at a hospital. Mitchell was shot in the arm, beaten, and survived after escaping into the store; both received emergency aid from officers on scene before EMS transport.

Police arrested 26-year-old Juan Charco at the scene. He was initially charged with second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder; surveillance video and further investigation led to upgraded charges including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault, tampering with evidence, theft of property, reckless endangerment, and employing a firearm during a dangerous felony.

Did anyone witness the confrontation at the gas station or have information about the Chrysler’s movement from Georgia?