Ricardo Guzman, a 32-year-old Hispanic man and father of two, was shot and killed on April 20, 2018, in Largo, Florida. He was found inside his dark blue Toyota Tacoma at the Melrose on the Bay apartment complex on Bolesta Road after neighbors reported hearing several gunshots around 11:45 p.m. Guzman managed to call 911 but died at Largo Medical Center from multiple gunshot wounds.

Investigators say Guzman had met two people, 28-year-old Daniel Curtis Battle and 17-year-old Malique Devon Gary, for what was described as a drug transaction. Both were arrested and charged with first-degree murder, and Battle faced additional charges including driving with a suspended or revoked license and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Ricardo’s family, including his brother Dan Guzman, was devastated by the loss. Anyone with information about the shooting or the events leading up to the meeting is asked to come forward.