Windell Peterson, a 35-year-old African American man, was found dead on the front porch of his Marianna, Florida, home on January 23, 2018. Officers from the Marianna Police Department responded to reports of gunfire in the 2900 block of Sunset Drive around 7:30 p.m. and discovered Peterson with multiple gunshot wounds; the Medical Examiner determined the cause of death was gunshot wounds.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement Crime Lab assisted at the scene and the case was turned over to the Medical Examiner for autopsy. As of the latest update, no suspects have been identified and there have been no arrests. Police Chief Hayes Baggett said the investigation is ongoing, that laboratory results are being awaited, and urged anyone with information to contact the Marianna Police Department or Chipola Crimestoppers.

The family and community remain without answers. If anyone witnessed activity in the 2900 block of Sunset Drive on the evening of January 23, 2018, or has information that could help, please contact investigators or Chipola Crimestoppers.