Margarette Barksdale,James Shannon Obituary – Murfreesboro police are currently looking into the tragic incident where a woman was fatally shot by her partner. The individuals involved have been identified as Margarette Barksdale, 37, and James Shannon, 29. Responding to a 911 call from concerned neighbors, officers discovered the couple in an upstairs bedroom of a townhome on Nightshade Drive around 8 p.m. Both Barksdale and Shannon were pronounced deceased at the scene.
Preliminary investigations suggest that Shannon shot his girlfriend before taking his own life following a domestic dispute, according to MPD. Law enforcement officials are actively investigating this case. For those experiencing domestic violence or who know someone in a similar situation, assistance is accessible. The Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center in Murfreesboro can be reached at 615-896-2012, or individuals can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 at any hour, as advised by the police.
