D'Shawn Jaylen McLaury, a 21-year-old cosmetologist from Daytona Beach, Florida, tragically passed away on November 27, 2022. McLaury was shot and killed following an argument at the Hookah Pub on Seabreeze Boulevard in Daytona Beach. The incident occurred around 3:57 a.m. on that Sunday morning. According to police reports, McLaury was found in the vicinity of Seabreeze Boulevard and Wild Olive Avenue, near the bar, and was subsequently transported to Halifax Health Medical Center, where he
succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into McLaury's death revealed that the altercation began inside the Hookah Pub and continued outside, leading to the fatal shooting. The Daytona Beach Police Department identified Raheem Harris, a 29-year-old convicted felon, as the primary suspect in the case. Harris was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was apprehended at an apartment on Jean Street, where police found a sawed-off shotgun and ammunition for a Glock pistol. Harris had a history of criminal activity, including previous convictions for child abuse and grand theft of a vehicle, for which he had served five years in prison.
The case against Harris is ongoing, with the Daytona Beach Police Department continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The incident has raised concerns about safety in the Seabreeze neighborhood, which has experienced multiple homicides within a short period. Local residents and business owners have called for increased police presence and stricter regulations on the operating hours of establishments like the Hookah Pub to prevent further violence. The city is considering an ordinance to regulate the hours that hookah lounges can operate, potentially requiring them to close earlier to reduce the risk of late-night altercations.
