Elroi Ishmael Ashley, a 30-year-old African American man from St. Augustine, Florida, died after a March 4, 2017 shootout outside a convenience store on West King Street. According to reports, an argument that began online between Elroi and 25-year-old Canyon Charles Molitor led them to meet in person; the confrontation continued at the store and both men drew firearms. Elroi was shot at least once, tried to flee in a private vehicle, and was later found in the Flagler Hospital parking lot where he died after emergency surgery.

Investigators from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office collected evidence and interviewed witnesses, and the incident was classified as mutual combat with no additional suspects identified. Friends and family described both men as having strong community and family ties; Elroi was remembered for his music, cooking, and as a devoted father. Does anyone have information about the events that night or knew Elroi and can share details that might shed light on how the dispute escalated?