In this powerful episode of Meet Your Neighbor, Realtor Steve sits down with author and researcher Steve Trethewy, whose book Please Don’t Shoot Me Again explores a tragic real-life event that left a lasting imprint on the community.

Trethewy didn’t witness the incident himself, but he has spent years interviewing those who were there — including the deputy responsible — and piecing together the story with care, accuracy, and compassion. His dedication to understanding the people behind the headlines brings a thoughtful, human perspective to a difficult chapter of local history.

In this conversation, we talk about what drew Steve to the case, how he approached interviewing those involved, and what he learned about resilience, responsibility, and the impact one moment can have on a community.