Columbus man killed, another arrested in Panama City, Florida shooting, standoff
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- Columbus man Berris McNamee killed in Panama City shooting; suspect Demarcus Lykes arrested after standoff.
- Police believe Lykes targeted McNamee; no random act. Lykes charged with murder, surrendered peacefully to negotiators.
A Columbus man has died and another Columbus man is in custody following a shooting and standoff in Panama City, Florida.
The shooting occurred around 8 A.M. on Labor Day near the City Marina parking lot in Panama City, Florida. A 42-year-old Columbus man, identified as Berris McNamee was found deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
A suspect, 38-year-old Demarcus Lykes, of Columbus, Georgia was identified and officers began searching for the suspect.
“Through investigative efforts, detectives believed Lykes was in a particular area of Bay County,” according officials. “The Lynn Haven Police Department, Bay County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol assisted Panama City Police searching for Lykes.”
At approximately 10:13am, a Lynn Haven officer located Lykes and his vehicle at the end of Arthur Drive in Lynn Haven. Numerous officers responded to the area and a standoff ensued with Lykes. Panama City Police Negotiations Team negotiated with Lykes for over an hour and a half until Lykes surrendered at 11:54am without incident.
“Based on information obtained, we believe Lykes knew the victim and specifically targeted him,” officials added. “We do not believe this was a random act of violence and do not believe there is any further public safety risk.”
Lykes is being charged with an open count of murder and will be booked at the Bay County Jail.
Witnesses are urged to call the Panama City Police Department at 850-872-3100, or they can report their tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 850-785-TIPS.
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