Otis Wayne Pierson II, 38, was shot to death on the evening of August 3, 2017, in front of a home on Carson Drive in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Known to family and friends as Pooh, Pierson was born June 13, 1979, and spent much of his life in Fort Walton Beach, with a period in Detroit as a child. He worked intermittently in construction and was remembered for his love of children, playful nature, and passion for dancing, singing, and flipping.

Witnesses described a dark-colored vehicle speeding away from the scene shortly after the shooting. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office investigated and Crime Stoppers sought tips, but no arrests or public identifications of suspects had been announced. The family continues to mourn and seek justice.

If anyone knew Otis, saw activity on Carson Drive that night, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.