Ryan Shelton Burt, 26, of West Columbia was fatally shot during a parking-lot confrontation in North Myrtle Beach in the early hours of May 7, 2016. The encounter took place at 2306 North Ocean Boulevard, near Sea Mountain Highway; Burt was transported to Grand Strand Hospital and pronounced dead of multiple gunshot wounds at about 1:00 a.m. The Horry County Deputy Coroner, Darris Fowler, confirmed the cause of death.

Reports say an argument between Burt and 25-year-old Zachary Owens of Little River escalated into a physical fight. Owens told investigators Burt struck him in the face, and Owens retrieved a firearm from his car’s glove box; Owens says he warned Burt before shooting him multiple times. Owens was taken into custody shortly after the incident and charged with voluntary manslaughter as the investigation, including his claim of self-defense, continued.

Burt is remembered for his lifelong involvement in baseball. Does anyone have information about the events that led up to the parking-lot fight or witnesses who were in the area that night?