Zachariah James Tipton, 40, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, was shot and killed on June 26, 2014, following an altercation outside Nippers Beach Grille. The dispute began as a verbal confrontation between two motorcycle clubs, the Black Pistons Motorcycle Club, which Tipton belonged to, and the Iron Order Motorcycle Club, and escalated into physical violence.

According to the State Attorney’s Office, Kristopher Stone, an Iron Order member, shot Tipton. Investigators reviewed surveillance footage and numerous witness accounts and concluded Stone had been beaten by Tipton and two others and feared for his life. Stone had a permit for the firearm, remained at the scene, and cooperated with law enforcement.

The State Attorney’s Office declined to file criminal charges, finding the evidence supported a claim of self-defense. Tipton’s family protested the decision and continued to demand accountability.

Does anyone have information about the events outside Nippers Beach Grille that night or saw the confrontation?