Evan Godwin, a 25-year-old white male from Valrico, FL, tragically lost his life on April 21, 2016. Evan, who had recently moved from Loveland, Colorado, was known for his kind and giving spirit. He was a veteran of the US Army and was attending Hillsborough Community College at the time of his death.
The incident leading to Evan's death occurred at the One Night Stand bar in Valrico. According to reports, Evan and Logan Schwab, a 29-year-old white male, got into a verbal dispute in the bar's parking lot. The argument escalated, and Schwab pulled out a gun, shooting Evan multiple times in the upper body. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found Evan deceased in the parking lot.
Logan Schwab was arrested and charged with second-degree murder following the incident. During interviews with detectives, Schwab admitted to the shooting. Both Evan and Schwab were employees at the bar, although they were not working at the time of the altercation. Schwab was booked into the Hillsborough County Jail and held without bond.
The investigation into Evan's death revealed that the dispute between the two men was the catalyst for the tragic event. The exact details of what sparked the argument remain unclear. The case highlighted the dangers of escalating conflicts and the devastating impact of gun violence. Evan's family and friends were left to mourn the loss of a young man who had touched many lives with his kindness and generosity.
