Lovell Nicholas Brown, an 18-year-old resident of Sanford, Florida, was killed in a shooting on July 9, 2023, around 1:15 a.m. near 25th Street and Hartwell Avenue. He was walking with family members toward a nearby store when he encountered a group of individuals and a confrontation escalated with 18-year-old Marquis Antwan Goodwine Jr. Witnesses said a physical fight broke out and Goodwine drew a firearm, shooting Lovell multiple times before fleeing on foot. Emergency responders took Lovell to a local hospital, where he died of his wounds.

Law enforcement identified Goodwine as the primary suspect; he surrendered on July 18, 2023, and was charged with homicide. The death has prompted local leaders to call for measures to address gun violence among youth. If anyone has information about Lovell’s movements that night or witnessed the shooting, please come forward to assist the investigation.