Dennis Andra Brown, Sr., 49, was shot and killed in Vernon, Florida, on September 14, 2017. He was a resident of Vernon, employed by Stampede Construction and an active member of McQueen’s Temple First Born Church. Known to family and friends as Pig, he enjoyed fishing and cooking for family gatherings.

Local authorities investigated the shooting as a violent crime. The case went to trial, and in March 2019 the accused was found guilty of Dennis Brown’s murder. The verdict was described as an important development for the community and for Brown’s family.