Merest Junior Exilhomme Jr., 26, was shot and killed on November 10, 2024, in Collier County. He was pronounced dead at the scene in front of the entrance to a location in the county. Law enforcement officers at the scene observed a red Chevy Camaro they associated with the incident.

Exilhomme was born December 10, 1997, to Venite Edouard and Merest Exilhomme and is survived by his parents and sisters. A GoFundMe campaign set up after his death describes him as a family man and a super dad and is raising money to support his family.

Authorities arrested 25-year-old Widnes Moricette of Naples and charged him with second-degree murder; he is being held without bond. If anyone knew Merest or has information about the shooting, please share what you know.