Karli Elliott, 30, was killed by a gunshot on August 16, 2022, on Glenview Boulevard in Daytona Beach. Born December 20, 1991, in Gastonia, North Carolina, she had lived in the Daytona Beach area since 1993 and was known for her passion for art and drawing. Police say the shooting followed an argument at a 7-Eleven on Oleander Avenue; after leaving the store Karli called 37-year-old Chad Keene from outside. Her boyfriend followed her as she walked on Glenview Boulevard and witnessed Keene pull out a firearm and shoot Karli. She died at Halifax Health Medical Center.

Investigators found a shell casing at the scene that later matched ammunition recovered in Keene’s apartment. Keene was arrested soon after and charged with second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; he was taken into custody without bail. Nearby schools were placed on lockdown during the investigation.

Anyone who knew Karli or has information about her death is asked to come forward.