Montez Dewayne Davis, 31, of Gainesville, Florida, was shot and killed behind the Eighth Avenue Food Store at 1634 NE Eighth Ave shortly after midnight on March 9, 2019. The shooting followed an argument over drugs that involved several people and also left a woman injured.

A 20-year-old man, James Eugene Boykin Jr., was arrested on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; authorities did not disclose how he was identified as a suspect. A second person, Marika Mamielle Allen, was arrested March 20, 2019, and charged with murder and attempted murder. The indictment alleges Allen tampered with cellphone data, made false reports to law enforcement about a capital felony and helped Boykin avoid capture.

A grand jury later indicted both on first-degree murder and attempted murder counts, and found Boykin illegally possessed a firearm. Both were held without bail pending trial. If anyone knew Montez, saw activity around NE Eighth Ave that night, or has information about the argument that preceded the shooting, please share what is known.