A sentencing hearing began Monday for the man who fatally shot a Colorado father while he was vacationing with his family in Miami Beach in 2021, after pleading guilty to the murder earlier this year.

Tamarius Davis admitted to killing Dustin Wakefield, who was having dinner with his family at the La Cerveceria restaurant on Ocean Drive when Davis opened fire, shooting him five times. Davis also shot at other people in the area, but they survived.

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Davis, who was visiting from Georgia, told police he was under the influence of mushrooms and felt empowered when he went on the shooting rampage.

In a short video taken immediately after the fatal shooting, people are heard screaming. A witness said he appeared to be celebrating, dancing over the victim's body.

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Family remembers Dustin Wakefield

During the sentencing hearing, Wakefield's mother, Lora Wakefield, became emotional as she listened to recordings of her son singing and playing guitar.

She said music was a special way for the two to bond, and that her son would often bring his guitar so they could spend time together as a family.

 He knew that it brought me peace, so he would always bring his guitar, and then we would have family time together and sing,  she said.

Now, those moments are painful reminders of the son she lost.

Despite their grief, the family says they have chosen to forgive Davis. However, they believe he should spend the rest of his life in prison.

 I do think there is consequence for taking a life. It's not OK to take a life,  Wakefield said.  I think this world needs to see that it's not OK and they need to see that there is great consequence to it. 

She added that she and her family are asking the judge to impose a life sentence.

A gunman who said he was high on mushrooms when he randomly and fatally shot a tourist eating dinner with his family at a Miami Beach restaurant back in 2021 has pleaded guilty in the killing.

Judge to decide punishment

Davis pleaded guilty, avoiding a trial and leaving his sentence up to the judge. Duri


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