William Lolley II, a 29-year-old man from Summerfield, Florida, tragically lost his life on July 31, 2017. Lolley was involved in a fatal shooting incident at the home of Jeffery Jack Rewis, located at 13660 SE 80th Avenue in Summerfield. The events leading up to the shooting were marked by a heated argument between Lolley and Rewis. According to reports, the dispute began over a pair of sandals that Lolley was wearing, which belonged to Rewis.
The argument escalated, and Lolley, who was allegedly armed with a Mac 10, was shot by Rewis. Lolley was subsequently taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Jeffery Jack Rewis, a 49-year-old man, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with Lolley's death. Rewis, who was already in the Marion County Jail on unrelated charges, faced additional charges including possession of a machine gun and possession of a firearm with an altered serial number. During the investigation, Rewis provided conflicting accounts of the incident. Initially, he claimed that he had used a baseball bat to scare Lolley and his group away. However, he later admitted to seeing Lolley with a gun and claimed that the firearm discharged accidentally during a struggle.
Witnesses at the scene provided further details, indicating that Rewis had threatened Lolley and fired multiple shots from a rifle as Lolley attempted to leave the property. The group that was with Lolley managed to drive him to a nearby residence, where they called for emergency assistance. The investigation also revealed that Rewis, a convicted felon, was not legally permitted to possess firearms. Additionally, authorities discovered ammunition and marijuana plants at Rewis' home.
The legal proceedings against Rewis included charges of second-degree murder, possession of a machine gun, possession of a firearm with an altered serial number, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Rewis was held without bond, and his case was scheduled for further court hearings. The tragic death of William Lolley II highlighted the dangers of firearm possession by individuals with a criminal history and underscored the need for stringent enforcement of gun laws to prevent such incidents in the future.
