Columbus Man Killed in Panama City Shooting; Suspect in Custody

A tragic shooting incident on Labor Day morning in Panama City, Florida, has left one man dead and another in custody. The shooting occurred shortly before 8:30 a.m. on Monday in a parking lot at the city marina. Authorities arrived at the scene to find 42-year-old Berris McNamee of Columbus, Georgia, dead with multiple gunshot wounds.

The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Demarcus Lykes, was apprehended after a nearly two-hour standoff with police in Bay County, Florida. According to investigators, Lykes was found in his vehicle and eventually surrendered peacefully after negotiations with law enforcement. Officials believe that Lykes knew McNamee and that the shooting was a targeted attack.

Authorities have charged Lykes with first-degree premeditated murder, and he was booked into the Bay County Jail on Monday afternoon. The specific motive behind the shooting has not yet been released, but investigators continue to look into the details surrounding the incident.

The incident has shocked the local community, as the shooting took place in a busy area during the holiday weekend. Panama City authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward as they continue their investigation.

McNamee’s death marks another tragic loss of life due to gun violence, and it underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in preventing such incidents. The Panama City Police Department is working closely with the Bay County Sheriff’s Office to ensure that justice is served.

As the investigation unfolds, more details are expected to emerge about the nature of the relationship between McNamee and Lykes and what led to the fatal shooting. The community is left grappling with the senseless violence that has claimed the life of McNamee, a father, and a friend to many.

Anyone with information related to the shooting is encouraged to contact the Panama City Police Department. This case highlights the importance of community cooperation in solving violent crimes and preventing further tragedies.

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available, and the public is urged to remain vigilant. The investigation remains active, and the authorities are committed to uncovering the full story behind this heartbreaking incident.