Garrett Hughes Obituary News: Son of Key West HS Football Coach Johnny Hughes, Garrett Hughes killed in “senseless” shooting at Searstown parking lot.
According to the Key West Police Department, on Monday, February 13, 2023, at around 12:28 a.m. Police Officers were dispatched to a shooting in the Searstown parking lot. Upon arrival, police encountered a subject who was lying in the parking lot and had been shot.
Officers began assisting with lifesaving measures for the victim and immediately detained the suspect who was still on scene, police said.
According to police, officers recovered the firearm that was used and secured the scene. The victim was transported to the Lower Keys Medical Center by Key West Fire Rescue, where he was pronounced deceased shortly after.
The victim was identified as 21-year-old Garrett Hughes.
The scene was secured for several hours while KWPD detectives responded and took over the investigation.
The suspect, 57-year-old Lloyd “Preston” Brewer was transported to the police station, interviewed and arrested; charges are pending as the investigation is still ongoing.