Memphis musician Blake Rhea has been identified as the man fatally shot outside a Midtown bar early Wednesday morning.

Memphis Police confirmed they have arrested 51-year-old Edward Wurl, charging him with First Degree Murder and Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon.

According to court documents, Rhea and Wurl were involved in a verbal dispute inside Louis Connolly’s Bar, located at 322 South Cleveland St. in the Central Gardens area, before the conflict escalated outside.

Surveillance footage reportedly shows Rhea speaking with Wurl near the bar’s entrance, then turning away to walk to his car.

Wurl followed him, appearing to wield a knife.

The footage shows the two men struggling near Rhea’s vehicle before Wurl allegedly drew a firearm, shot Rhea, and calmly walked away.

Investigators noted that both men were previously romantically involved with the same woman, a factor believed to have contributed to the tension between them.

Memphis Police responded to the scene at approximately 1:05 a.m., where Rhea was pronounced dead outside the bar.

Following the incident, Wurl was taken into custody on Thursday.

In addition to the murder charge, he faces charges for illegally possessing a firearm, given his previous convictions.

Court records indicate that Wurl was convicted of burglary and unlawful wounding in 1994, classifying him as a felon prohibited from possessing firearms.

Police and investigators are continuing to review the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting, while the Midtown community mourns the loss of Rhea, remembered for his contributions to the local music scene.