A family dispute in a Norfolk McDonald’s parking lot ended in the death of 24-year-old Kimaun T. Ewell of Richmond. In the early morning hours of June 16, 2024, Kimaun and his 32-year-old sister, Kiana T. Ewell, were in a vehicle with three others after a night out in the Norfolk area. Just after 5:00 a.m., an argument about whether to separate or return to Richmond escalated. Everyone except Kiana exited the car; she drove off briefly, returned, and Kimaun then approached the driver’s side and began assaulting his sister while she remained seated.

During the struggle, a handgun in Kiana’s purse discharged and struck Kimaun once in the abdomen. Kiana attempted CPR and emergency services transported him to a hospital, where he died. Norfolk detectives arrested Kiana and she was initially charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm; prosecutors later concluded there was no evidence of malice and amended charges. Kiana pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and received a five-year sentence with all time suspended except for the roughly four months she had already spent in custody.

Are there details about the moments before the shooting or witnesses who haven’t been heard from that could help clarify what happened?