Paul Hewlett, 50, was shot in the parking lot of a tavern in Ashford, Washington, on the night of Sunday, February 7, 2016, and died early Monday, February 8, 2016, at a Tacoma hospital. The shooting followed an argument with a 32-year-old man that began inside the bar and reportedly concerned a woman who worked there and had earlier accused Hewlett of stalking her.

Investigators say the confrontation escalated after closing; Hewlett was not armed but is reported to have sought out the other man and allegedly used his truck to try to run him down, making the man fear for his life. The younger man then drew a semi-automatic handgun, fired multiple shots, and fled. He later contacted authorities from Eatonville and was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder; a suspected firearm was recovered.

In March 2016 prosecutors declined to file charges, saying they could not disprove the shooter’s claim of self-defense, and the man was released. Does anyone have additional information about what preceded that night or witnessed the parking-lot confrontation?