Avery Rerun Stewart, 66, was killed in his own bar, Rerun’s Lounge, during an early-morning incident on January 1, 2023. Stewart, a long-time proprietor known for entertaining patrons, was trying to de-escalate an altercation with an agitated customer when the situation turned violent. Another man, 56-year-old Billy Petty, reportedly came to Stewart’s aid; a gun Petty was holding accidentally discharged and struck Stewart, who collapsed.

Moments later a 24-year-old man identified as Abdullah Rashada allegedly appeared with a firearm and shot Petty. When officers arrived both Stewart and Petty were found near the entrance with fatal gunshot wounds. The bar’s surveillance video captured the incident.

An arrest warrant was issued for Rashada and he was charged in connection with Petty’s death; he was not charged in relation to Stewart’s death. If anyone knew Avery Stewart, his time at Rerun’s Lounge, or saw the bar that night, please share what can help clarify what happened.