Man charged with murder after girlfriend dies from shooting game, court docs show

Very Mainly clear skies. Updated: August 31, 2026 @ 12:46 pm A man has been charged with murder after his girlfriend died from injuries she sustained from a shooting game, court documents show. According to the affidavit, Rontavious Dillard was charged with second degree murder, possessing a firearm while committing a dangerous felony, two counts of being a convicted felon in possession of handgun, and tampering with evidence. Court documents show that Memphis Police officers were called to Jardin Place just before 8:00 Sunday evening for a shooting call. The affidavit shows that Dillard had called 911 himself, saying his girlfriend, Nyla Howell, had been shot.

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