Carl Stacy Berryman, aged 62, tragically lost his life on September 14, 2018, in North Port, Florida. Born in Riverside, California, Carl was known by many nicknames, including "Stacy," "Ray," and "Ray Sharkey." He had a colorful life, traveling around the world with his family and making many friends along the way. Carl served in the United States Navy from 1976 to 1978 and had a passion for music, playing the drums, NASCAR racing, and working on cars.
He was survived by his wife of 42 years, Pamela Berryman, his mother, brothers, daughters, and grandchildren.
The circumstances surrounding Carl Berryman's death were deeply troubling. He was killed following a bitter dispute with a neighbor. Carl had a history of conflicts with his neighbors, which escalated over time. A month before his death, he set a neighbor's garbage on fire, and just a week prior, he fired shots into a neighbor's car, leading to his arrest. The North Port Police Department had seized his guns under a new law passed after the Parkland shooting, issuing a risk protection order to remove all known weapons from his possession.
On the morning of September 14, 2018, Carl confronted his neighbor, John Krug Jr., which resulted in a fatal altercation. John Krug Jr. shot and killed Carl Berryman during this confrontation. Krug was subsequently charged with second-degree murder. The incident left the local community in shock, with many expressing that Carl should have received help or remained in jail to prevent such a tragic outcome. The case highlighted the complexities of dealing with individuals who exhibit troubling behavior and the challenges law enforcement faces in preventing such incidents.
