Walter Isaac Lawrence, a 60-year-old African American man, was found shot in the head inside his Daytona Beach home on Washington Street on February 7, 2022. He shared the residence with several other tenants; a roommate discovered him and called 911 at about 3 a.m. Despite multiple people living in the house, no one reported hearing a commotion or cries for help.

Two days later police arrested 30-year-old Takendra M. Dawkins of Daytona Beach and charged her with first-degree murder. Her first court appearance was scheduled for February 10, 2022. Motive remains unclear and detectives say the investigation is ongoing.

Lawrence is remembered by friends and family as free-spirited and devoted to his family — a father, grandfather, and friend. If anyone saw or heard anything on the morning of February 7, 2022, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.