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.
Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred near Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Friday night, leaving a 27-year-old man dead after being attacked by a group of individuals.
According to the New York Police Department (NYPD) and sources close to the investigation, the victim, identified as Michael Arguy Hernandez Jr., was walking near the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue when he was ambushed by a group of four people.
During the attack, Hernandez sustained a stab wound to the chest and multiple stab wounds to his back around 9:00 p.m.
Despite his injuries, Hernandez managed to walk a short distance before collapsing at the corner of Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, where responding emergency personnel found him.
He was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
A local resident, whose apartment overlooks the scene, reported hearing screams at the time of the attack but initially dismissed them, believing it to be teenagers making noise earlier in the evening.
Hernandez’s grieving family has since spoken out about their devastating loss, remembering him as a bright and compassionate young man who was deeply devoted to his family. His mother, in a heartfelt plea, described her son as someone with a passion for technology and video games, adding that “he loved his family above all else.”
The NYPD has confirmed that no arrests have been made, and the suspects remain at large.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward.
A fundraiser has been organized to assist with Hernandez’s funeral expenses, with his family expressing gratitude for any support as they navigate this unimaginable tragedy.
“Justice will be served for my son,” his mother declared. “Heaven has gained an angel.”
Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).