John Franklin Goosie, 41, was killed in a shooting on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in the parking lot of The Pint House on Merchant Drive in Knoxville, Tennessee. The violence began when two men, identified as 40-year-old Kevin Matthews and 36-year-old Steven Davis, reportedly started assaulting the bar’s security guard, 28-year-old Zachery Herrera, near the front entrance. Goosie attempted to intervene and de-escalate. During the struggle Matthews is said to have produced a firearm and fired multiple shots. Both Goosie and Herrera were struck and later died. A woman was wounded and expected to recover. Surveillance footage from the business helped police identify the suspects.

Following the shooting, Davis was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault and a parole violation. Matthews was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and fled the state; a manhunt ended days later in Florida when he died by suicide after being surrounded by law enforcement. Goosie’s widow, Ruby Goosie, has filed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against The Pint House and its security providers alleging inadequate security. A Knox County grand jury was set to consider whether Davis should stand trial for his role in the incident.

If anyone witnessed the events at The Pint House that night or has information about the confrontation, please share what is known.