On July 12, 2023, Patrick Lassiter, 36, was killed in a triple shooting near the intersection of MLK and Park Drive in Daytona Beach, Florida. The other two victims were 43-year-old Antoine Melvin and 65-year-old John Burch. Video surveillance showed Lassiter walking backward in the roadway with his hands up when the suspect, identified as Jerome Anderson, ran toward him and shot him, continuing to fire after Lassiter had fallen to the ground.

Anderson reportedly called 911 to say he had shot someone; witnesses also reported hearing shots. He had an active warrant for aggravated battery and tampering with a witness at the time and was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree premeditated murder and possession of a weapon and ammo by a convicted felon. Patrick’s brother, Anthony Lassiter, spoke of deep sorrow and frustration at the senselessness of the crime and the pain of losing his brother.

If anyone saw the shooting or has information about the events that morning, please come forward.