Belle Glade, Florida – A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred last month in Belle Glade, Florida. Cedric Harris, Jr. was taken into custody and charged with first-degree premeditated murder. According to reports, Harris expressed feelings of being disrespected prior to the shooting incident that resulted in the death of a man identified as Delphone Harris.
Authorities were able to apprehend the suspected shooter shortly after the incident when they stopped an SUV near the scene and found Harris in the backseat with a rifle. The vehicle was reportedly speeding away from the area when deputies pulled it over. Delphone Harris was found deceased approximately 350 feet away from the traffic stop, with gunshot wounds indicating foul play. Surveillance footage captured the suspect’s vehicle in the vicinity of the crime scene, further implicating Harris in the shooting.
Investigations revealed that the suspect was fueled by a sense of disrespect leading up to the violent act. Witnesses reported hearing the suspect make threats before putting on a black mask and heading towards the location where the fatal shooting took place. The severity of the incident prompted law enforcement to charge Harris with first-degree premeditated murder.
As the investigation continues, authorities are working to piece together the events that led to the tragic outcome. The arrest of Cedric Harris, Jr. marks a significant development in the case, providing some closure to the community in Belle Glade following the senseless killing. Harris’s motive and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain subjects of ongoing scrutiny.