Orlando, FL — A late-night shooting outside a popular Orlando bar has resulted in the death of an innocent bystander and the arrest of two individuals involved in a chaotic altercation that turned deadly.
At approximately 2:19 a.m. on April 6, 2025, officers from the Orlando Police Department responded to a shooting in the parking lot of the Magic Mall, located at 2155 West Colonial Drive. Upon arrival, officers found 46-year-old Joseph U. Phillips suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency responders from the Orlando Fire Department arrived on scene and pronounced Phillips deceased.
Detectives launched a comprehensive investigation and quickly determined that Phillips had been a patron at D’Junction Island Bar and Restaurant, located nearby. He had just stepped outside when a dispute broke out among a group of individuals in the parking lot.
During the altercation, Keishawn A. Richards, 42, produced a firearm and attempted to shoot another individual involved in the argument. Instead, Phillips was struck by a stray bullet. Richards was arrested later that day at his residence without incident by the Orlando Police Department SWAT team. He is charged with Manslaughter with a Weapon.
Further investigation led to the identification of a second suspect, Naratha N. McKinney, 29, who was also part of the group involved in the confrontation. According to police, McKinney brandished a firearm and fired several rounds into the air during the dispute. Today, he was taken into custody and charged with Manslaughter and Aggravated Assault with a Firearm.
The Orlando Police Department has released mugshots and perp walk footage of both Richards and McKinney as part of the ongoing investigation.
This tragic incident underscores the dangers of reckless gun violence and its devastating impact on innocent lives. The investigation remains active, and authorities encourage anyone with additional information to contact Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.
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