Antonio LaNorris Mulberry, 28, of Palatka, Florida, was shot to death around 12:30 a.m. on March 30, 2014, on Augusta Road in Palatka. Born September 15, 1985, in Gainesville and raised in Eastman, Georgia, he had moved to Palatka in 2003, worked as a laborer, and enjoyed fishing and spending time with family.

Investigators concluded the shooting occurred during a drug deal that escalated into a robbery attempt. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office arrested Rebecca Christine Hicks, 21, and Brandon Keith Nunley, 27; both were charged with murder and robbery in connection with Mulberry’s death. Sheriff Jeff Hardy commented on the investigation and the work that led to the arrests.

Mulberry’s family and the Palatka community were left to reckon with the violent outcome of a drug-related encounter. If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Antonio, please share details with investigators.