On the evening of April 30, 2024, Martavion S. Carmichael, a 21-year-old Black man, was shot and killed outside a shared residence in The Heights neighborhood of Memphis, in the 3200 block of Hardin Avenue. Memphis police responded to a shooting call at about 7:44 p.m. and found Carmichael deceased from gunshot wounds.

According to court records, the shooting followed a heated argument between roommates over Carmichael’s refusal to move out. The 19-year-old roommate, Jaquavion Walker, reportedly retrieved a firearm and shot Carmichael outside the home. Reports indicate Carmichael was unarmed. Walker remained at the scene, admitted to the shooting during questioning, and was charged with second-degree murder; bond was initially recommended at $1 million and he had a court appearance scheduled for May 2, 2024.

The basic timeline and whether any witnesses saw the shooting remain central details. If anyone knew Martavion, lived nearby, or saw what happened that evening, please share information with the authorities handling the case.