Crime
Pastor Ricky Floyd killed in shooting outside Momma’s Bar in Memphis, suspect Samantha Marion in custody
MEMPHIS, TN – A Memphis pastor was fatally shot early Wednesday morning outside Momma’s Bar, located at 855 Kentucky Street, according to authorities.
The shooting occurred shortly after 1:20 a.m., with police responding to reports of gunfire outside the establishment.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim, who was later identified as Pastor Ricky Floyd, deceased at the scene.
Floyd was the Senior Lead Pastor at Pursuit of God Transformation Center and the founder of Salvation Revelation Ministries, a nonprofit organization dedicated to community and spiritual development.
Authorities took 42-year-old Samantha Marion into custody at the scene. She has since been charged with voluntary manslaughter.
According to police, witnesses observed an argument between Floyd and Marion inside the bar, which escalated and continued outside.
Surveillance footage reportedly shows Floyd throwing Marion’s phone to the ground and tossing a beer can during the dispute.
As Floyd attempted to leave, he stopped his vehicle, exited, and began walking back toward Marion.
At that moment, Marion allegedly pulled out a firearm and shot Floyd, resulting in his death.
Memphis police continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses as the investigation progresses. Further details regarding the nature of the argument and the relationship between Floyd and Marion remain under review.
Authorities urge anyone with additional information to contact Memphis Police or Crime Stoppers.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — A 19-year-old woman from Carol Stream, Illinois, identified as Giana Dettloff, was killed in a mass shooting in downtown Bloomington on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Eight additional people were injured in the gunfire, bringing the total number of victims to nine, according to authorities.
The shooting occurred in the 100 block of East Division Street, where Dettloff was pronounced dead at the scene. Police and emergency responders continued to investigate as officials worked to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to McLean County Coroner Dr. Kathleen Yoder, Dettloff was found at the scene with fatal gunshot injuries and was pronounced dead in the 100 block of East Division Street.
A preliminary autopsy determined that she died from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and pelvis. Toxicology testing remains pending, and additional findings may be released once the examination process is complete.
Dettloff, 19, was from Carol Stream, a community in the Chicago metropolitan area. Her death has added to the grief surrounding the shooting, which also left several other people injured.
Bloomington police later confirmed that another individual had been shot and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. This updated information brought the total number of shooting victims to nine, including Dettloff.
The victims reportedly range in age from 16 to 22. According to the information released about the incident, those injured and affected include students from various high schools and universities across Illinois.
The shooting has raised serious concern because of the young ages of those involved and the number of people affected. Authorities have not provided further individual details about the eight surviving victims in the information currently available.
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington expressed condolences to Dettloff’s family and friends following her death. He also asked members of the community to respect the family’s privacy as they grieve and begin to cope with the loss.
The request for privacy comes as the investigation continues and the community reacts to the fatal violence in downtown Bloomington.
The Bloomington Police Department continues to investigate the shooting. Authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the gunfire and establish a clearer account of what happened on East Division Street.
Further information about the incident may become available as investigators continue their work. No additional conclusions about the circumstances or responsibility for the shooting should be assumed until confirmed by authorities.
The death of 19-year-old Giana Dettloff represents a heartbreaking loss for her family, friends, and the Carol Stream community. Her life was cut short in a shooting that also injured eight other people, many of them young.
As the investigation continues, thoughts and condolences are with Dettloff’s loved ones and everyone affected by this tragedy. The community now awaits further answers about the violence that took place in downtown Bloomington.
May Giana Dettloff rest in peace.