Southeast Shelby County Mourns the Tragic Loss of Taquirney Fifer, 25
The Southeast Shelby County community is reeling with grief and disbelief following the tragic and untimely death of Taquirney Fifer, a 25-year-old Memphis resident who was fatally shot late Wednesday night, July 16, 2025. The incident occurred at the City Place at Germantown Apartments, near Bromden Lane and Scanlon Drive, an area typically known for its quiet, residential nature.
According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the apartment complex at approximately 10:25 p.m. after receiving a distressing report of a shooting with injuries. When deputies arrived on the scene, they discovered Taquirney lying on the ground, suffering from a critical gunshot wound. In a desperate effort to save her life, law enforcement immediately began performing CPR. Emergency medical services arrived shortly after and transported her to the hospital, but tragically, Taquirney succumbed to her injuries.
As news of the shooting spread, shockwaves rippled through the community. Friends, family, and neighbors gathered near the scene in stunned silence, many overcome with emotion. The senseless nature of her death has devastated those who knew her, and the pain of her loss has cast a heavy shadow over the Memphis and Southeast Shelby County area.
Taquirney Fifer was known for her warm, magnetic personality and her unyielding love for her family. She was described by loved ones as compassionate, intelligent, and vibrant, someone who always wore a smile and sought to lift others even in her own moments of hardship. Her death is not only a heartbreaking personal loss but also a deep wound to the community she touched.
“She was so full of life. Always trying to make people laugh. She didn’t deserve this,” said one close friend at a community vigil held in her honor. “To lose someone like her in such a violent and sudden way — it’s something we’ll never understand.”
Taquirney’s dreams were just beginning to take flight. At only 25, she was pursuing career goals, nurturing close family ties, and planning for a future filled with possibility. Her sudden passing has robbed her loved ones of a future filled with milestones, memories, and cherished moments that now will never come.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has launched an active investigation into the shooting. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward, stressing the importance of community assistance in bringing justice to Taquirney and her family. As of now, no arrests have been made, and details surrounding the motive remain unclear.
In the wake of this tragedy, community leaders are also calling for unity and action. This incident adds to a troubling trend of gun violence that continues to plague local neighborhoods. Advocates are renewing calls for safer streets, more resources for youth and families, and proactive measures to prevent more lives from being needlessly lost.
As friends and family prepare to lay Taquirney to rest, many are finding solace in the shared memories of her joy, laughter, and the light she brought into their lives. Vigils, social media tributes, and memorials are emerging throughout Memphis, all honoring the life of a young woman gone far too soon.
Taquirney Fifer will be remembered not for the tragic way her life ended, but for the love, spirit, and strength she shared during her time on this earth. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of those who loved her — a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the urgency to cherish every moment.
May her soul rest in peace, and may justice be served in her name.
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