Adam Alexander Bunkerboy Amoia, 37, was shot and killed outside the Dos Gatos cocktail lounge in downtown Saint Augustine on May 29, 2021. The shooting occurred shortly before 2 a.m. while Amoia and a friend were standing outside the bar. Authorities say an altercation erupted between Amoia and 30-year-old local businessman Luis Arthur Casado; Casado told police Amoia struck him in the face several times, causing his glasses to fall off and leaving him afraid for his life. Casado then produced a handgun and shot Amoia, who died at the scene.

A toxicology report showed Amoia had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.266 and had marijuana and prescription drugs in his system at the time of death. Casado was charged with manslaughter with a firearm and carrying a concealed firearm in a prohibited establishment; he surrendered to police on June 29, 2021, and was released on bail. The defense raised Florida’s stand your ground statute and sought witness statements; surveillance video and witness testimony were part of the case.

Amoia’s family held vigils and memorials after his death. If anyone witnessed the events outside Dos Gatos that night or has information about the confrontation, please come forward.