Kirby Ladell Rich, 29, was shot in Pensacola, Florida, on August 23, 2017 near West Mallory Street and North Pace Boulevard at about 5:30 p.m. He was taken to a local hospital and later died of his injuries. Early investigation indicated the shooting may have been drug-related.

Escambia County investigators identified a suspect, 25-year-old Myron Lebaron Dale, who was charged with premeditated murder. Dale was injured in the incident, treated at a hospital, then booked into the Escambia County Jail and held without bond; a court appearance was scheduled for September 15, 2017. Witnesses said Dale arrived in a Dodge Charger, argued with Rich, and was seen with a firearm similar to the one used. Both men reportedly exchanged threatening messages on Facebook earlier the same day, with posts suggesting an imminent confrontation and references to weapons.

Does anyone have information about the events on West Mallory Street that afternoon or about the online messages between the two men?