Putnam County deputies are investigating after a bystander was killed during an attempted robbery at an internet cafe on Thursday.
According to officials, Derwin Eugene Davis of Daytona was shot in the leg during the apparent attempted robbery at Rosie's Cyberspace on Highway 17.
He was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Deputies said the attempted robbery appeared to have happened in the parking lot then spilled into the business, where Davis was shot.
Deputies said Davis was a patron of the business and was not involved in the attempted robbery. They said another person was also hurt during the attempted robbery.
“There was also a gentleman that showed up at the hospital in Palatka had and was possibly hit in the head and not shot,” Captain Hancel Woods with the Putnam County Sheriffs Office said.
Deputies do not have anyone in custody after the shooting.
They are asking anyone with information about the robbery to call the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office at 386-329-0801.
You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida at 1-888-277-TIPS (8477).
Action News Jax learned Rosie's Cyberspace was shut down Thursday after the shooting.
Code enforcement said the business had unsafe electrical work.
There will be a hearing in June.
Putnam sheriffs office says Derwin Davis has died after being shot at Rosie's in Putnam County #anjaxbreaking
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FDLE is on scene. Sheriff's Office isn't sure if the shooting stemmed from an argument or if this was a botched robbery. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/rVzGHufKbp
— Christy Turner (@ChristyANJax) May 25, 2017
Putnam County Sheriff's Office says a man was shot in the leg at Rosie's Cyberspace on Highway 17. @ActionNewsJax
— Christy Turner (@ChristyANJax) May 25, 2017
#BREAKINGNEWS #PutnamCounty Sheriff's office saying a man was shot in the leg and taken to the hospital.
— Romney Smith (@RomneySmith) May 25, 2017
#BREAKINGNEWS #PutnamCounty Officials aren't sure if it is a botched robbery or a disagreement. He was inside an internet cafe at the time.
— Romney Smith (@RomneySmith) May 25, 2017
#BREAKINGNEWS #PutnamCounty Deputies are conducting interviews right now. Another person showed up with an non gunshot injury to the head
— Romney Smith (@RomneySmith) May 25, 2017
#BREAKINGNEWS #PutnamCounty That person arrived at hospital and staff alerted police and connected the two. More to come on the shooting.
— Romney Smith (@RomneySmith) May 25, 2017
#BREAKINGNEWS #PutnamCounty Investigation ongoing. We'll have an update for you on @ActionNewsJax Follow @ChristyANJax for info
— Romney Smith (@RomneySmith) May 25, 2017
Police activity in Palatka. Waiting on an 8 a.m. briefing. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/EjTwA7wbTW
— Christy Turner (@ChristyANJax) May 25, 2017
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