Canyon Charles Molitor, 25, of Saint Augustine, Florida, was killed on March 4, 2017, following a confrontation outside the King Food Mart on West King Street. Molitor and 30-year-old Elroi Ishmael Ashley met there after a heated argument that began in digital messages. The dispute turned physical and both men produced firearms and exchanged gunfire. Molitor suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene; Ashley was also shot, fled, and later died at Flagler Hospital after emergency surgery.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office closed West King Street for several hours while detectives collected evidence and interviewed witnesses. Investigators described the incident as mutual combat between the two men and identified no other suspects. No additional litigation or related criminal cases were reported.

If anyone was in the area that evening or has information about interactions between Molitor and Ashley leading up to March 4, please share what is known.