Nicole Parton

Take a listen.

But they saved my life.

The circumstances surrounding the investigation are evident on the windshield of Booker's Chevy Spark.

She witnessed the chilling murder of her husband, Rodriguez Poplar, on Friday morning.

Booker explained that as they noticed flashing lights ahead, an officer in the area on North Traverson Street, her husband suggested they pull into the driveway of a home and turn around as their headlight was broken and they were afraid of being ticketed.

However, when they did so, the homeowner emerged from the house brandishing a firearm and demanding they leave immediately.

She said, in part, he pointed the gun at me.

My husband got out to protect me, and that's when he shot my husband right in front of my eyes.

The police, whom Booker hoped to evade, arrived within moments to make an arrest.

The officers found the suspect, Tommy Applewhite, still in possession of the firearm he had used in the crime.

Applewhite is now facing multiple charges, including second degree murder.

A review of court records revealed that Applewhite has a lengthy criminal history in Shelby County, Tennessee, dating back to 2001.

His most serious offense occurred in 2007 when he shot a man twice.

Applewhite ultimately pleaded guilty to attempted murder and was sentenced to just three years in prison.

Further court documents indicate a series of other illegal issues related to drug and firearm charges.

At the time of the 2026 shooting, Applewhite was reportedly on active probation after pleading guilty to a gun violation in 22.

This according to records from the Tennessee Department of Corrections.

For now, the woman is planning the funeral service of her husband and father of her children.

The suspect remains behind bars.

Los Angeles medical examiner determined that 54-year-old Matthew Perry died from the acute effects of ketamine.