Memphis Mother of Three Fatally Shot in Apartment; Boyfriend’s Story Under Scrutiny
MEMPHIS, TN — A young Memphis mother is dead, and her loved ones are demanding answers after a fatal shooting Wednesday night at an apartment complex that police are actively investigating.
Taquirney Fifer, a mother of three children, was found shot inside a Memphis apartment just before midnight. Deputies responded quickly and attempted life-saving measures, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. She was only in her twenties, according to relatives, and leaves behind three children who are now in the care of extended family.
Fifer’s boyfriend, identified by family and on social media as Wittit Gee, reportedly told authorities that Fifer shot herself. However, her family and community members are strongly disputing that claim, stating that the story does not align with what police have told them.
“Police said the evidence doesn’t add up,” one family member posted on Facebook. “We don’t believe she would do this. She loved her babies. She had plans.”
Two men — including the boyfriend — were taken into custody for questioning, according to law enforcement sources. As of Thursday morning, no formal charges had been filed, but the case remains active, and detectives are continuing to interview witnesses and examine forensic evidence from the scene.
The case has shaken the local community and raised serious concerns about domestic violence, a topic that advocates say too often ends in tragedy when warning signs are missed or ignored.
Those close to Fifer describe her as a “bright light” — a devoted mother, friend, and sister whose kindness and strength were evident to all who knew her. Friends say she had recently been working toward building a better future for her children and had plans that reflected her determination and love for her family.
“She was full of life,” a cousin told reporters. “This doesn’t make sense. She had so much to live for.”
Several neighbors reportedly heard loud arguing just before the gunshot rang out, though police have not confirmed those accounts. The complex where the incident occurred has been the site of previous police visits, residents said, though it is unclear whether any involved Fifer or her boyfriend.
Online, dozens of people have shared heartfelt tributes and called for a full and transparent investigation. A candlelight vigil is being planned in Taquirney Fifer’s honor, with community leaders expected to speak on the issue of domestic violence and the urgent need for protection and prevention.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has not released official findings or a cause of death, but confirmed that the investigation is active and ongoing. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information to come forward.
As her family now prepares for funeral arrangements and seeks justice, the memory of Taquirney Fifer lives on through her children and those who knew her best.