Alleged Gunman Arrested In Liquor Store Shooting

July 14, 2012

A second suspect was arrested Friday night in connection with a shooting that occurred earlier this week inside a Pensacola liquor store.

Lance Anthony Carter, 20, was  charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, according to Pensacola Police Lt. Doug Baldwin. The other suspect – George Lewayne Blount, 24,  – was arrested Tuesday and charged with solicitation of attempted homicide. Both men reside at the same address on North P Street.

Detective Jeff Brown said it is believed the shooting may have occurred over money.

Carter, who had been identified during the investigation as the other suspect, was taken into custody  after officers found him at a house in the 1400 block of North 48th  Avenue. Deputies from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the arrest.

Police responded to Tom, Ann & Buddy’s, 1917 W. Cervantes St., around 9:40 p.m. Monday after dispatchers received a 911 call about the shooting. Upon arrival, police were told a man had been shot inside the establishment and been taken to a local hospital by private vehicle.

Brown said it is believed the incident began when Preston Hines, 29, of 301 Tower Dr.,  Pensacola, and Blount argued over money. Meanwhile, Carissa Gilliams, 21, got involved in the argument, which escalated into a physical confrontation involving the three of them.

At that point, the victim – Ladarrius Adam Hines – who is Preston Hines’ brother, tried to break up the fight, but Blount reportedly told another male to shoot Ladarrius, Brown said.

Ladarrius Hines told Brown he then ran toward a door but was shot a second time and fell to the floor. Blount and the other suspect ran out of the business and fled the scene.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News