Killing of Markeis McGlockton

Summary

On July 19, 2018, Markeis McGlockton, 28, was fatally shot by Michael Drejka at a parking lot outside a local convenience store in Clearwater, Florida, United States. Shortly before the shooting, Drejka pulled into a spot that wasn't marked with parking lines. He then approached McGlockton's car to confront McGlockton's girlfriend for parking in a disabled parking space without a placard. McGlockton came out of the store, after being notified by a customer about an argument outside, to find Drejka arguing with his girlfriend. Video footage showed McGlockton exiting the convenience store and immediately approaching Drejka to shove him to the ground without pause. McGlockton then approached Drejke while hitching up his pants. Drejka immediately drew his handgun and McGlockton began to back away. Five seconds after Drejka hit the ground, he shot McGlockton once. McGlockton later died from his injuries at a local hospital. He was unarmed at the time he was shot.