Timothy Tyrone Tyson, 52, was killed on January 29, 2019, outside the Scottish Inn on Philips Highway in Jacksonville, Florida. Tyson was an innocent bystander who was mistakenly shot during an argument that began inside a motel room. The dispute involved Andre Burkes, 48, and another person; Burkes fired a shot in the parking lot intended for the other individual but struck Tyson. Tyson was found dead at the scene from a gunshot wound.

Andre Burkes was arrested and charged with murder and with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Reports note Burkes has a prior record including aggravated battery, sexual assault, robbery, false imprisonment, domestic battery, burglary and a previous yearlong prison term for cocaine possession. Witnesses who came forward were credited with helping lead to the arrest.

The shooting prompted questions about security at the Scottish Inn and whether inadequate measures contributed to the tragedy. Tyson’s family described him as funny and easygoing and expressed relief that an arrest was made. Did anyone in Jacksonville see or hear anything that night that could add detail to what happened in the motel parking lot?