Leonard Zack Troutman Jr., 49, was found shot multiple times while seated in the driver’s seat of his car in the driveway of his Pensacola home on October 27, 2021. Investigators recovered 16 spent shell casings at the scene. Troutman’s fiancée, who was inside the house, reported hearing an argument between Troutman and an assailant followed by multiple gunshots; she identified the shooter as Gerald Battle Jr., an acquaintance of Troutman.

Texts recovered during the investigation showed Troutman owed Battle money related to drugs, and the dispute over that debt was reported as the motive. Battle reportedly arrived at Troutman’s residence that day, an argument occurred, and Battle then opened fire. Battle fled the scene but was later apprehended and charged with second-degree murder with a firearm; he pleaded no contest and was sentenced to 40 years in prison.

Anyone who knew Leonard, his movements that day, or has information about the dispute is asked to come forward.