Barretta Powell, a 43-year-old African American man, was shot and died on December 26, 2018, on West Michigan Street in Orlando. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded and opened an investigation into the fatal shooting.

Detectives later arrested Jillian Bysong and Mikel Perry and charged both with second-degree felony murder; reports say investigators gathered evidence linking them to Powell’s killing, though the initial accounts did not provide motive or detailed descriptions of each person’s role. The case moved into the court system with both defendants facing serious charges.

Powell’s death drew attention to ongoing gun violence in parts of Orlando and prompted community concern about safety. If anyone has information about Powell, his activities that day, or the shooting on West Michigan Street, please share what is known with investigators.