Ethan Joseph O’Neal, 20, of Palm Bay, Florida, was shot and killed on November 1, 2019, during an altercation in Palm Bay. Ethan was shot on his left side and later died of his injuries.

Police identified 23-year-old Jarrod Nasief Deenah, also of Palm Bay, as the primary suspect. Deenah was considered armed and dangerous until the Palm Bay Police Department announced he was taken into custody and charged with second-degree murder on November 4, 2019. The shooting came amid a local rise in homicides that officials linked to drugs and illegal activity.

Ethan’s death had a strong impact on the Palm Bay community. Does anyone have information about Ethan, the events that led to the altercation, or witnesses who were nearby that night?