On September 21, 2024, 31-year-old Devon L. Lakes of Palm Bay was shot and killed near the entrance of Eddie Lee Taylor Park in Melbourne at about 7:24 p.m. A large crowd had gathered for youth football games and a memorial for coach Craig Dewberry, who had been murdered on September 10. Devon went to accompany his brother Michael after Michael told the family about a prior fight with Andrew A. Guzman.

Devon was taken to Holmes Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead shortly after arrival; Michael was hospitalized in critical condition. Cameras captured the suspect’s red vehicle leaving the scene; Guzman was arrested at a relative’s home in Palm Bay on September 23 after a warrant was issued. He faces charges including 1st Degree Premeditated Murder with a Firearm and Attempted 1st Degree Premeditated Murder. Police say the shooting is not connected to the earlier Dewberry killing. The community has described Devon as a devoted youth football coach.

Does anyone who knew Devon or was at the park that night have information to share?