On May 27, 2024, Anthony D. Lewis, 21, was shot in the parking lot of Charlie’s Liquor and Hookah Lounge on Normandy Boulevard in Jacksonville, Florida. The shooting happened about 1:10 a.m. during an argument that escalated into gunfire; more than 100 people were in the parking lot when multiple shots were fired. Witnesses drove Lewis to a hospital, where he later died of his wounds.

Security guards who work at the lounge were present but did not return fire and were not involved in the shooting. The dispute’s origin and whether Lewis knew the shooters remain under investigation. The gunfire also impacted nearby businesses.

If anyone was at the lounge that night or has video or other information, please share it with Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.