Shuntaria Latrice Virgous, 27, was found dead from a gunshot wound inside a residence on Alta Vista Avenue in Frayser, Memphis, in the early morning of January 27, 2024. Police responded to a shooting call about 4:50 a.m. and discovered Virgous deceased. She was a mother of two children, both under seven, and remembered by family for her dedication to them.

Authorities detained a man for questioning who family members identified as the father of Virgous’s children and her partner of about eight years. Reports say a now-deleted Facebook post attributed to the detained man allegedly confessed and claimed he mistook Virgous for an intruder. No formal charges had been filed and the Memphis Police Department described the matter as an active investigation. The family disputes the man’s account and has asked for a thorough probe.

If anyone knew Shuntaria, saw activity near Alta Vista Avenue that morning, or has information relevant to this case, please come forward.