Kilroy Bailey, 50, was shot to death on October 24, 2018, in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Pahokee, Florida. The shooting happened late at night and Bailey was pronounced dead at the scene. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office opened a homicide investigation.

Witnesses said Bailey had argued with 41-year-old Earnest Jackson Jr. of Port St. Lucie shortly before the shooting; the argument was reportedly about the 2013 murder of Bailey’s nephew, which Bailey believed Jackson was involved in. Jackson was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and possession of a weapon by a felon after witnesses, including Angela Burroughs, said they saw Jackson fire multiple shots, with Burroughs saying Bailey was shot several times, including four shots to the back of the head.

In August 2019 the state dropped the charges after Burroughs recanted; she was later charged with perjury in September 2019 for giving false testimony. The case underscores how critical and fragile witness testimony can be in homicide investigations. Does anyone have information about Kilroy Bailey, the shooting that night, or other witnesses who might help clarify what happened?