Shootout Near Boca Raton Medical Plaza Leads to Arrest

21-year-old Delray Beach man charged with robbery and firearm offenses after exchange of gunfire

Mar. 11, 2026 at 11:34am

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A 21-year-old Delray Beach man named Ca'Vantaevis Ty're Guy has been arrested in connection with a shootout last week near a medical plaza in West Boca Raton, Florida. Multiple people called 911 to report an active shooting in the area, with witnesses saying they saw several men exchanging gunfire in the parking lot. Guy was found nearby on an e-bike and had a .45-caliber pistol on him. He was charged with robbery with a firearm and using or displaying a weapon during a felony.

Why it matters

Shootouts in busy public areas like medical plazas raise serious concerns about public safety and the proliferation of gun violence, especially in a state like Florida that has relatively permissive gun laws. This incident also highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in responding to active shooter situations and apprehending suspects.

The details

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office report, multiple people called 911 just after 10 a.m. on March 5 to report an active shooting in the area of 22029 South State Road 7. Witnesses said they saw several men shooting at each other in the parking lot and running between vehicles while exchanging gunfire. Deputies arrived and located two men, Ca'rez Lopez and Jakobe Lewis, with Lewis in possession of a 9mm Glock 17 semiautomatic pistol. Guy was found nearby on an e-bike, wearing a black ski mask, gray work gloves and a hoodie, and had a .45-caliber pistol. Surveillance footage showed Guy tossing Lewis's iPhone into the brush and firing back at Lewis with a Glock 45 pistol. Several vehicles and one home were struck in the gunfire, but no one was shot.

  • The incident occurred around 10 a.m. on March 5, 2026.
  • Guy was arrested shortly after the shooting on March 5.

The players

Ca'Vantaevis Ty're Guy

A 21-year-old Delray Beach man who was arrested and charged with robbery with a firearm and using or displaying a weapon during a felony in connection with the shootout.

Jakobe Lewis

One of the men involved in the shootout, who was found in possession of a 9mm Glock 17 semiautomatic pistol.

Ca'rez Lopez

One of the men involved in the shootout, who was detained by deputies but not found to be in possession of a firearm.

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What they’re saying

“Lewis told investigators that Guy and Lopez ran up on him and that he ran between cars to avoid them. He said Guy ran toward him, causing him to fall and then be repeatedly punched. Lewis told deputies he was unsure whether he was being punched with a fist or a firearm and which of the suspects was striking him.”

— Jakobe Lewis (Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office report)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Ca'Vantaevis Ty're Guy out on bail.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety in Florida, where permissive gun laws have contributed to a rise in shootings in public spaces. It also underscores the need for improved de-escalation training and crisis intervention for law enforcement to better respond to active shooter situations.