Denario Jarrod James, 28, of Pensacola was shot and killed on October 23, 2019 after a confrontation that followed a dice game. The shooting happened in the front yard of a residence on Aquamarine Avenue; multiple pairs of dice and apparent narcotics were reported at the scene. Witnesses said the argument began when James, who had been about to get into a car, stepped out to confront Mario Deonandre Copeland after Copeland had lost to him in the game. Copeland, 34 at the time, allegedly drew a firearm and shot James in the chest; James collapsed holding his chest.

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office investigated, witnesses identified Copeland (one known to them as Little Yo), and he was arrested on December 17, 2019 and charged with homicide. Witness testimony, a photo lineup identification and scene evidence were described as forming the basis of the case.

If anyone knew Denario or has information about the events on Aquamarine Avenue that night, please share what you know.