Ariyell Triston Thomas, 23, was fatally shot in the early hours of Sunday, March 12, 2023, in the parking lot of 2370 N. Palafox Street outside Club Climax in Pensacola. Police say the attack occurred about 1:25 a.m. when a car pulled up and opened fire while Thomas was standing outside the club with friends. A witness who was with Thomas described running to him and finding him face down; Thomas was taken to a local hospital and died of his gunshot wounds.

Family members gathered at a vigil on the Palafox Pier wearing red, one of Thomas’s favorite colors. His mother, Michelle Sinkfield, recalled their last words and urged an end to the violence, while police continued to investigate. No suspects or arrests have been announced; investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Skipper or Crime Stoppers.

If anyone knew Ariyell or saw activity around Club Climax that night, can you share what you remember?