Nicholas Alligood, 23, of DeLeon Springs, Florida, died on November 20, 2014, after being shot inside Joy Grocery Store. The shooting occurred when a friend, Eduar Martinez, pointed a gun at Alligood and the weapon accidentally discharged, striking him. Alligood told investigators before he died that the shooting was accidental.

Martinez was initially charged with attempted manslaughter and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; after Alligood’s death he was rearrested and the charge was upgraded to manslaughter. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office investigated, and Martinez conveyed remorse in a 911 call, saying he did not mean to shoot Alligood and that they were talking and playing when the gun went off. Alligood worked as a handyman and is remembered in the community for his positive spirit.

Does anyone have information about the incident or knew Nicholas that could help clarify what happened that day?