Blake Rhea, Memphis Musician, Dies in Shooting Incident Outside Louis Connelly’s Bar; Edward Wurl Arrested.

Memphis musician Blake Rhea was fatally shot outside Louis Connolly’s Bar in Midtown Memphis. Edward Wurl, 51, faces charges of First Degree Murder and Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon.

The incident began with a verbal dispute inside the bar, escalating outside where Wurl allegedly followed Rhea to his car. Surveillance footage shows a struggle and fatal shooting.

Investigators cite previous romantic involvement with the same woman as a contributing factor to the tension between Rhea and Wurl.
Memphis Police continue reviewing circumstances surrounding the tragic event. The Midtown community mourns the loss of a beloved musician, honoring Blake Rhea’s contributions to the local music scene.