Willie Edward Dawkins, a 32-year-old African American man from Monaca, Pennsylvania, died of multiple gunshot wounds after being shot on August 20, 2022. He was involved in a dispute with a contractor, Wesley Deaderick, over a home improvement project; Deaderick shot Dawkins multiple times. Dawkins was airlifted to a Pittsburgh hospital and died the following day.

Deaderick was initially charged with involuntary manslaughter and related counts. Later, security video and other evidence were presented that led the Beaver County District Attorney’s Office to drop all charges, citing evidence suggesting Deaderick acted in self-defense. Dawkins’ family has expressed heartbreak and continued interest in answers, and his mother said she was devastated by the loss.

Are there people who knew Dawkins or who were involved in the dispute who can shed more light on what happened?