Shawn McCoy, 28, of Bradenton, Florida, was fatally shot on July 12, 2014, in front of a home on 25th Avenue West. Born October 5, 1985, in Reading, Pennsylvania, he enjoyed outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and camping, and is survived by his girlfriend April Gordon, children Neveah McCoy, Shawn McCoy Jr., Aubrey McCoy, Natalie McCoy, and stepchildren Darren Souer and Gabby Souer.

The shooting occurred during a confrontation with 28-year-old Jared Lakes, who initially claimed self-defense under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. Lakes was charged with manslaughter with a firearm; prosecutors argued deadly force was unnecessary and excessive, while the defense said Lakes feared for his life. The court ultimately found Lakes guilty and in late June 2015 sentenced him to 25 years in prison.

Are there details about the confrontation or witnesses that anyone in Bradenton can share to help clarify what happened that night?