John Earl Phillips, 19, was shot and killed while playing basketball at Derbyshire Park in Daytona Beach on the afternoon of November 29, 2020. According to police, the shooting occurred about 3:19 p.m.; Phillips was struck at least three times and died at a nearby hospital less than an hour later.

Police identified 21-year-old Arrington Turner of Deltona as the primary suspect and wanted him on charges of second-degree murder with a firearm. Authorities said Turner approached Phillips and fired multiple rounds without any prior exchange of words. The police described the incident as isolated and not linked to other recent shootings in the area.

Family details note Phillips was born June 23, 2001, in Springfield, Illinois, and was the son of Aishia Phillips and John Williams. He was studying for his GED at Daytona State College and enjoyed basketball, dancing, music, and time with family and friends. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators.