MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Pastor Ricky Floyd is dead after an overnight shooting occurred at Momma's in the Downtown Memphis area. Memphis Police Department officers responded to the incident Wednesday, March 12, just before 1:30 a.m. at 855 Kentucky Avenue, where officers found a man dead.

Memphis community leaders are honoring and remembering Pastor Ricky Floyd, who was shot and killed outside of a South Memphis bar.

Authorities say Samantha Marion, 42, shot Ricky Floyd outside of Momma’s Bar in Memphis, Tenn., just after 1:20 a.m. on Wednesday. Witnesses say Marion and Floyd got into an argument that ended outside of the bar.

Memphis grieves the loss of influential Pastor Ricky Floyd, a champion against gun violence. His tragic death leaves a lasting impact on the community.