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Sawson Owens, 26, an African American man, was shot and killed in Panama City, Florida, on June 29, 2020. The shooting happened about 10:30 PM at a FEMA trailer park near MLK Boulevard and 15th Street. Officers found multiple shell casings in the roadway; Owens was taken to a hospital and died shortly after arrival.

Investigators identified 24-year-old Jakorey Shivers as the primary suspect and believed Owens was specifically targeted rather than the victim of a random act. Warrants were issued charging Shivers with second-degree murder and possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon. The Panama City Police Department and the U.S. Marshal Service conducted a search and offered a $2,500 reward for information leading to his capture. The public was asked not to approach Shivers if seen and to contact police instead.

What information might help clarify who was present at the trailer park that night or any motive for the attack?