Michael Dewayne Nix, 33, was fatally shot on January 13, 2020, at a residence on 322 Greene County Road 702 in Paragould, Arkansas. His body was found at the scene by an Arkansas State Police special agent after an investigation was opened into the shooting.

Witnesses at later legal proceedings described a confrontation in which 56-year-old Kevin Dale Brady sprayed Nix and another person with wasp spray and then fired a handgun twice; the second shot struck Nix and caused the fatal wound. Following the investigation, Brady was arrested and charged in connection with Nix’s death. A jury later found Brady guilty of first-degree murder and recommended a 55-year sentence, which the circuit judge imposed.

Nix was born August 20, 1986, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He worked as a self-employed mechanic and ran a lawn care service, enjoyed working on cars, and was a father to six children. His funeral was held January 21, 2020, and he was buried at Pine Log Cemetery.

If anyone knew Michael or has information about the events at 322 Greene County Road 702 on January 13, 2020, please come forward.