Sonja Chantilly Jean Stahl, 23, was killed on October 10, 2021, while riding as a passenger in a vehicle in Ocala, Florida. Mack said he repeatedly asked Newton to leave. When Newton got back into her vehicle and began driving toward him, Mack fired at the vehicle intending to disable it; one bullet struck Sonja and proved fatal.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes unit opened an investigation. Mack was arrested on charges of possession of a firearm by a felon and evidence tampering and was being held for probation violations stemming from prior burglary and grand theft convictions. Newton was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, battery, and criminal mischief and was detained. Detectives awaited ballistics and DNA results while the State Attorney’s Office reviewed whether to pursue homicide-related charges against Mack.

Sonja leaves behind a young child and family members who have spoken about their loss. Does anyone have information about Sonja, the events that night, or the investigation that could help clarify what happened?