Ezekial Martez Tuggerson was 27 when he was fatally shot on September 26, 2014, in the parking lot of A&A Discount Liquor & Beverages, Inc., at 2331 NW 10th St., Ocala, Florida. The shooting followed an altercation between two groups; Tuggerson was the only person killed and was taken to Munroe Regional Medical Center, where he died of his wounds.

Authorities arrested 51-year-old Benson Kinney and charged him with second-degree murder. Ocala police say Kinney pulled a gun and shot Tuggerson after a fight between the groups. At trial, a jury found Kinney guilty of second-degree murder after about an hour of deliberation; the case was before Fifth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Jonathan Ohlman. Kinney’s long criminal history was discussed during the proceedings, and a defense attorney indicated the verdict would be reviewed for a possible appeal.

Tuggerson’s mother, Angelica Tuggerson, said the conviction helped begin the family’s healing. Are there anyone in Ocala who remembers the night at the liquor store or who has information about the events leading up to the shooting?