how did king die

To answer your question directly: the most notable historical case is Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was shot while standing on a motel balcony, and the investigation determined the shooter was James Earl Ray. King died shortly after the shooting, and his death is widely documented as a result of a gunshot wound to the neck area. The case has been the subject of extensive historical and legal discussion, including the subsequent capture and conviction of Ray (though Ray later sought retrials and appeals).