Cory Antawn Austell, a 38-year-old resident of Daytona Beach, Florida, died on February 12, 2023. The incident occurred at The Reserve at Clyde Morris Landing apartments, where Austell was found outside building 11 with a gunshot wound. The Daytona Beach Fire Department pronounced him deceased at the scene.
The investigation by the Daytona Beach Police Department revealed that Austell had been in an on-again, off-again romantic relationship with the significant other of the suspect,
Quinton Pompey. On the day of the incident, Austell had several phone conversations with Pompey before arriving at the apartment complex to confront him. This confrontation escalated into violence, resulting in Pompey firing a single shot that caused Austell's death.
Quinton Pompey was subsequently arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Murder with a Firearm. The police are continuing their investigation and have appealed to anyone with information or who may have witnessed the shooting to come forward.
Austell was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joe David Austell Sr. of Waverly. His death has been mourned by his family and community, with funeral arrangements handled by Pinello Funeral Home in Daytona Beach.
