William Robert Bay, 34, of Ormond Beach, Florida, died on January 8, 2021 after a confrontation at 1134 Avenue I. A landscape designer and lifelong local who enjoyed fishing, Bay was with a friend who lived on his property when the argument turned violent. According to investigators, Bay allegedly pointed a pitchfork at the friend; the friend, armed with a handgun, told Bay to drop the tool. Bay complied but then advanced toward the friend, who shot him. Bay was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office investigated. The shooter remained at the scene, cooperated with law enforcement and said he feared for his life and for his wife, who was inside the residence. As of the latest available update, no charges had been filed and the inquiry was ongoing. Bay’s parents, sisters and two daughters survived him and the death has deeply affected the community.

Did anyone in Ormond Beach have contact with William in the days before January 8 or see what happened at 1134 Avenue I?