Curnissa Sam’s TV interview offers the clearest public timeline so far as police review the case.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis mother who says she was shot 20 times during an April confrontation tied to an abusive marriage has shared her account in a televised interview, describing the moments before the gunfire and the months of recovery that followed.
The interview, aired this week by FOX13 Memphis, marks Sam’s first extended public remarks about the April shooting in the city. While the broadcast centers on her survival, it also points to information gaps: investigators have not released a full narrative of the incident, and public charging records tied directly to the gunfire were not immediately available. The case sits at the intersection of family conflict and armed violence, a recurring challenge for police and courts, and the on-air account may become part of the documentary record as officials determine next steps.
Sam said the relationship with her husband had grown increasingly volatile before the night of the shooting. She told the station that the April confrontation escalated abruptly, ending in a hail of bullets that struck her across the body. Medics transported her for emergency care. In the interview, she does not provide a minute-by-minute map of the address or the hospital route but recounts waiting, surgery, and difficult early rehab. The segment was promoted as “only on FOX13,” and it presents her voice as the primary guide through a chaotic crime scene she is still processing.
Police have not publicly confirmed a suspect’s booking, the weapon used, or whether surveillance video exists. The broadcast does not show the shooting and does not list every injury, though Sam notes lasting pain and limits on everyday movement. Her remarks underscore that she is stable and speaking but not yet fully recovered. Without a complete investigative file, key details remain unknown, including whether anyone faces imminent charges. In similar cases, detectives typically cross-check medical records, shell casings, and witness accounts before handing a package to prosecutors, who decide if and how to file.
Memphis has seen repeated instances of arguments turning violent inside homes, and Sam’s description of a marriage that “took a more violent turn” in April places this case within that pattern. The station frames the piece around survival rather than the mechanics of forensics. Sam talks about waking up in pain, leaning on relatives and friends, and measuring progress in small steps. The interview suggests weeks of follow-up visits and therapy. Neighbors, she said, have offered rides and meals while she rebuilds a routine. The emotional undertone is steady: relief at being alive, clarity about the damage done, and caution as she navigates public attention.
Next steps rest with law enforcement and, potentially, the district attorney’s office. If detectives bring a completed case file, prosecutors could announce charges and a first court appearance, which would put dates and counts on the public record. If an arrest has already occurred in a related domestic case, those records were not visible in conjunction with the broadcast. The station indicated Sam chose to speak now to mark her recovery and to fix the timeline in her own words. Any formal update from police would set the next milestone and answer open questions about accountability.
The interview’s production is sparse by design: a quiet room, a survivor telling what happened. Sam’s voice carries the segment, and she pauses at points that reflect both trauma and resolve. People who know her, she said, have described her as a “walking miracle,” a phrase that captures the improbability of living after 20 wounds. The focus remains on facts she is comfortable sharing and the continuing work of getting stronger after a life-threatening attack.
As of this week, Sam’s televised account is the most detailed public description of the April shooting. Police have not released a comprehensive narrative or any new charging documents. Further updates from investigators or prosecutors would clarify the timeline and whether anyone will face charges.
Author note: Last updated December 9, 2025.