On May 3, 2018, 22-year-old Demarco Churchwell was shot and killed inside Opry Mills Mall in Nashville near the Auntie Anne’s and Lids stores after an argument with another 22-year-old man, Justin Golson. The two had been involved in a months-long dispute carried out over text messages and social media that culminated when Churchwell approached Golson at a shoe shine kiosk where Golson worked.

Golson was arrested and charged with criminal homicide. His defense raised self-defense, and mall video footage was presented that reportedly showed Golson backing away with his hands raised. Golson also voluntarily turned over phone records that documented prior threats between the men. After additional video surfaced following the preliminary hearing, the Davidson County District Attorney concluded the evidence supported Golson’s claim he feared for his life and the murder case was dismissed.

Churchwell’s family was left grieving after the shooting. A 21-year-old woman who was with Churchwell at the mall was charged with illegally carrying two loaded, stolen pistols found in her purse. Does anyone have further details about the dispute or the mall encounter that might shed light on what happened that day?