Dquaz Davis, a 19-year-old African American male, was shot dead on March 30, 2021, in front of a home at 1227 Fargo Street South in Saint Petersburg, Florida. The shooting happened around 3:49 p.m. after Davis approached a car occupied by 19-year-old Ajay Alvarez. Police say Alvarez opened fire; Davis was taken to a hospital and died of his injuries.

Investigators arrested Ajay Alvarez on a charge of second-degree murder. A second man, Paul Alexander Reaves, was also arrested and charged with felony murder and aggravated assault, accused of bringing Davis to the scene while armed. Both men reportedly fled after the shooting and were later apprehended.

Police continued to seek information from the public as the investigation remained active. If anyone has information about what happened that afternoon, please share it with investigators.