David Thomas Mikell, aged 34, tragically lost his life on August 25, 2022, in Altoona, Florida. The Lake County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a shooting at 45918 Pennsylvania Road around 9 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the bodies of David Mikell and Shane Eugene Clements, aged 41, both of whom had succumbed to gunshot wounds. The investigation revealed that neither Mikell nor Clements resided at the location, and the incident was not considered a random act. The authorities have been diligently working on leads and following up on information to uncover the circumstances surrounding this double homicide.
In the days following the incident, the investigation led to the identification of two suspects. Roger Myles Gilbert, a 35-year-old man from Alabama, was apprehended in Volusia County. Gilbert was initially arrested on unrelated charges after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing in Ormond Beach. During his arrest, he was found in possession of a stolen firearm. Subsequently, Gilbert was charged with two counts of second-degree murder for the deaths of Mikell and Clements. The second suspect, a female named Samantha Butler, was found dead in the vehicle following the crash. Authorities do not believe her death was a result of injuries sustained in the crash, and the exact cause remains under investigation.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office has not released a motive for the killings, and the investigation is ongoing. Detectives continue to gather evidence and follow up on leads to bring justice to the victims and their families. The community has been urged to come forward with any information that could assist in solving this case. Despite the arrests, the full details of the events leading up to the tragic deaths of David Mikell and Shane Clements remain unclear, and the authorities are committed to uncovering the truth.
