On September 2, 2024, officers responded to reports of shots fired in a parking lot at the City Marina in Panama City, Florida, and found 42-year-old Berris McNamee of Columbus, Georgia, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Investigators determined the victim was specifically targeted and did not believe the shooting was random.

Detectives identified 38-year-old Demarcus Lykes, also from Columbus, as a suspect and located him in Bay County. A Lynn Haven officer found Lykes at the end of Arthur Drive around 10:13 AM; a large police response followed and a standoff lasted more than an hour. After negotiations by the Panama City Police Negotiations Team, Lykes surrendered at 11:54 AM without incident and is being charged with an open count of murder and booked into the Bay County Jail.

Multiple agencies assisted in the search and investigation, and authorities say there is no ongoing public safety risk. Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information is asked to contact investigators.