Antonio O’Neal Early, a 31-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on November 8, 2019, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The shooting occurred at a bar on Trawick Road when gunfire erupted around 8 p.m.; officers found Early deceased in the parking lot. The incident was one of several shootings that weekend in Raleigh.

Investigators arrested two men soon afterward. Carlton Craig Harris, 29, was charged with murder the following morning. Later that same day, Drew Dominique Smith, 29, was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to murder. The investigation into the circumstances of the shooting continued.

Early’s family raised concerns about the bar’s security, and the Murray Law Firm representing the family pointed to factors such as lighting, visible cameras, and security personnel when discussing potential negligent security claims against the establishment. What did patrons or nearby businesses notice that night that might help clarify what happened?