Garyontae Sheppard, 17, was fatally shot after gunfire broke out at the Level Nightclub in Lubbock, Texas, shortly before 2:00 a.m. on January 1, 2020. He was found outside the club with gunshot wounds and was taken to University Medical Center, where he died. Dedrick Traylor, 24, was also killed; he was shot inside the nightclub after a physical altercation with the suspect. Reports say Garyontae was shot while trying to flee the scene and that a suspect was later identified and arrested in connection with the shootings.

The deaths prompted questions about the nightclub’s security and whether adequate precautions were in place. The victims’ families have been exploring legal options, including potential negligent-security claims, while authorities continue gathering evidence as the investigation into Garyontae’s death proceeds.

If anyone was at the Level Nightclub that night or has information about the shooting, please share what is known.