MONTICELLO, FL (WTXL) - A man has turned himself in police, in connection with Wednesday morning's murder in Monticello.
According to police, 31-year-old Antwain Coates has been charged with first degree murder, as well as possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Monticello Police say around 10:30am, Coates and 41-year-old Tommy Slater got into an argument near Park Avenue and First Street. According to the police report, Coates then left, telling Slater, "I'll be back."
Police say Coates returned to the area, with another individual. A witness told police Slater more derogatory comments towards Coates.
That witness left the area, but later heard a gunshot.
Police say the witness returned to the scene, where Coates told her not to say any thing. According to officers, multiple witnesses in the area confirmed Coates was at the scene.
Monticello Police are asking anyone with information to call them at (850) 342-0150.
