Deaths of Cody James Bennett And Tre Devon Lyons due to shooting in West Augustine

Publish date: 2024-05-20

This is a blood-soaked shooting incident that is utterly unacceptable. Two promising young men, Tre Devon Lyons, 22, and Cody James Bennett, 21, were brutally shot and killed on Monday night, November 27, in the North Orange neighborhood, West St. Augustine. News of this tragic event quickly spread, causing a wave of outrage and profound grief within the community. The families, friends, and loved ones of the victims are grappling with an overwhelming loss. Meanwhile, the police are diligently pursuing the perpetrator responsible for this heartbreaking homicide.

News of the deaths of Cody James Bennett and Tre Devon Lyons

According to initial information from the police, the shooting occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Monday, November 27, in the 500 block of North Orange, West St. Augustine. Local residents reported gunshots, and the police swiftly arrived at the scene.

Upon arrival, officers discovered a vehicle crashed into a fence, and two male victims inside the car had succumbed to gunshot wounds to the head. The victims were later identified as Tre Devon Lyons (22 years old) and Cody James Bennett (21 years old), both from St. Augustine.

The crime scene is near Webster Elementary School, and no suspects were found there. The police believe this to be a targeted homicide rather than a random shooting.

The crime scene has been sealed off, and law enforcement agencies are investigating the incident.

Immediately after discovering the incident, the police promptly secured the shooting scene to collect evidence and investigate the cause.

The 500 block of North Orange, where the incident occurred, has been cordoned off, and access is restricted. Forensic experts and investigators from the St. Johns County Police Department are on-site to examine the scene, collect samples, take photographs, and document crucial evidence.

Potential witnesses are also asked to stay for questioning to provide information supporting the investigation. Everyone is advised to avoid the scene until the forensic work is completed.

The police are actively searching for the perpetrator of this heart-wrenching incident, coordinating with relevant authorities, and urging the public to provide additional leads to expedite the investigation.

Meanwhile, the case is being processed according to legal procedures.

Shock and sorrow in the family and community

This horrifying shooting has caused immense shock and indescribable grief for the families and friends of the two young victims, Tre Devon Lyons and Cody James Bennett.

Upon learning of the tragic death of their loved ones in such a horrific manner, the families of the victims were extremely distraught, pained, and horrified. They could not fathom that their promising young sons had been taken away forever in an instant.

Not only the families but also friends and the community at large are deeply shaken by the incident. Many are still in shock after this traumatic event, witnessing the unjust loss of two young men in such distressing circumstances.

The entire local community is bearing the burden of this profound loss and grief. They share the pain with the victims’ families and hope for a swift resolution to bring the perpetrator to justice.

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