Ernest Charles Petway Jr., 30, was fatally shot in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood in the early hours of August 23, 2023. Officers responded to a shooting call in the 800 block of West Anderson Street at about 4 a.m.; Petway Jr. was found with gunshot injuries and taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

The investigation led to the arrest of 40-year-old Antwan Kegler on charges of murder and aggravated battery; deputies from the Orange and Osceola County Sheriff’s Offices took Kegler into custody on August 24, 2023. The Orlando Police Department’s Homicide Unit is seeking information and has asked anyone with details to contact them or the Central Florida Crimeline.

Petway Jr.’s death has been remembered in tributes and memorials that note the impact on his community. If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Ernest, please contact OPD Homicide or the Central Florida Crimeline.