Lamonte Jacquez Lockhart, a 22-year-old resident of Mount Dora, Florida, tragically lost his life on May 15, 2020. Lamonte was found dead in the parking lot of a Lowe's hardware store located on U.S. Highway 441. The incident occurred around 8:44 p.m., when Mount Dora Police responded to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered Lamonte had been fatally shot while sitting in his car.
Despite immediate efforts to gather information, authorities did not release details about potential suspects at the time, and the investigation remained ongoing.
In the weeks following the incident, Lamonte's family, particularly his mother Jackie Lockhart, made public appeals for information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of those responsible for his death. Jackie Lockhart visited the scene of the shooting, urging anyone with knowledge of the events to come forward. She emphasized her willingness to ask for leniency for the perpetrator if they turned themselves in voluntarily. The family also offered to match a $5,000 reward provided by Crimeline for information leading to an arrest.
The investigation into Lamonte's murder focused on a key piece of evidence: a silver pickup truck seen at the scene of the shooting. Despite this lead, no arrests had been made, and the case remained unsolved. The Mount Dora Police continued to seek information from the public, urging anyone with details about the truck or the shooting to contact them. The lack of progress in the case left Lamonte's family and the community searching for answers and justice for the young man's untimely death.
