Ross Allen Johnson, a 26-year-old former amateur MMA fighter, was found not guilty of manslaughter and aggravated battery in connection with the April 2023 death of Airman 1st Class Dayvon Larry, 31, outside Coyote Ugly Saloon in Panama City, Florida. The jury deliberated for just over an hour before reaching their verdict, which Johnson's attorney characterized as a recognition that Johnson acted in self-defense while trying to protect a friend during the altercation. Prosecutors argued that Johnson struck Larry, resulting in his death from blunt force trauma, but Johnson testified that he only pushed Larry and did not intend to cause harm. Following the verdict, Larry's family expressed their heartbreak and disappointment, feeling that justice was not served after waiting three years for the trial. In honor of Larry, Tyndall Air Force Base has initiated the 'Delta Lima' program to promote pride and professionalism among security forces airmen. Johnson's defense emphasized the tragic nature of the incident, acknowledging the pain felt by Larry's family while celebrating Johnson's acquittal.