On the morning of December 4, 2025, McKinzie was found fatally shot in the middle of a roadway in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
This report focuses on the life, career, and tragic death of , an Associate Professor of Sociology at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). Career and Academic Contributions ashleigh mckenzie
: A 27-year-old man, Todd Stanton, was at the scene when police arrived, with his own weapon placed on the hood of his truck. He was reportedly cooperating with investigators, and as of December 8, 2025, no arrests had been made. Recent Investigations and Community Impact On the morning of December 4, 2025, McKinzie