Michael Anthony Yeldon Jr., 22, of Pensacola, Florida, was shot on August 14, 2021 at the Attucks Court housing complex while driving his vehicle. A bullet entered the right side of his head and ricocheted inside his skull, causing severe brain damage. He was taken to Baptist Hospital but died the following day; his father, Michael Anthony Yeldon Sr., described the family’s loss.

According to the investigation, Yeldon Jr. had left home to run a quick errand when the shooting occurred. His vehicle continued moving after he was shot and struck an apartment building. Police said Yeldon Jr. had been riding with Cedric Lockett Jr. and Willie McKay when shots were fired into the car. Authorities linked the shooting to a personal dispute involving a woman named LyNiya Purifoy and threats between the shooter and McKay.

The Pensacola Police Department asked the public for information and later arrested Iris Isaiah Jenkins, 17, in connection with the shooting. If anyone has information about Michael’s movements that night or witnessed the incident, please come forward.