Elijah Edward Timmons III, 30, was shot and killed in a parking lot outside Orchard Bar & Grill in Hendersonville, North Carolina, shortly after 2:40 a.m. on November 24, 2023. Police found him with a gunshot wound to the head and he was pronounced dead at the scene. A firearm believed to belong to Timmons was recovered nearby.

Investigators say Timmons had an altercation with another individual before the shooting. After reviewing video evidence and consulting the District Attorney’s office, authorities concluded the shooter acted in self-defense and declined to file charges. Timmons’ mother, Patricia King, disputes that finding, saying footage shown to her contradicts the official determination and she continues to press for justice. The investigation is closed with law enforcement standing by the self-defense ruling.

If anyone was in the Orchard Bar & Grill parking lot that night or has video or information, please share what was seen or recorded.