Marsheka Velasquez, 33, died on August 19, 2017, at the Presidential Golfview Condominiums, 1750 North Congress Avenue in West Palm Beach, Florida. The fatal shooting happened during an altercation between Velasquez and 24-year-old Melvin Young, with whom she was in a romantic relationship.

Young, who was also armed, shot Velasquez. The West Palm Beach Police Department investigated and concluded Young had acted in self-defense; no charges were filed and the case was closed.

The incident underscores how a domestic dispute escalated to deadly violence. If anyone witnessed the confrontation or has information that wasn’t previously reported, please share what is known.