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$10,000 Reward Offered in Hunt for Suspect in 2022 Mother’s Day Tragedy in Broward That Left Young Woman Dead

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Authorities in Broward County have increased the reward to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator involved in a tragic Mother’s Day shooting in 2022, which ultimately claimed the life of a young woman, officials announced Monday. The shooting, which occurred in the late evening of May 8, 2022, resulted in the death of Dru’Niyyia Griffin and also left a male injured. Griffin, who was just 20 years …

Fort Lauderdale Police Investigate Shooting at Local Strip Mall, Traffic Disruptions Continue on Broward Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Traffic was brought to a standstill on West Broward Boulevard Thursday afternoon following a shooting at a local strip mall, according to Fort Lauderdale Police. Authorities rushed to the scene in the 3300 block around 12:30 p.m. to conduct an investigation into the incident which they have described as isolated with no current threat of an active shooter to the public. Details remained scant as investigators cordoned off a tattoo parlor …

Man Dead in Broward County Shooting – Investigation Underway

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Tragedy struck Broward County on Saturday afternoon when a fatal shooting occurred on Northeast 57th Street. Fort Lauderdale Police swiftly responded to reports of gunfire in the 1400 block, discovering evidence of the shooting upon arrival. The victim was rushed to Imperial Point Hospital but tragically succumbed to their injuries. Doorbell camera footage from the area captured the chilling moment the shooter unleashed gunfire, with the sound of gunshots reverberating through …

Fatal Shooting at Broward County Mass Transit: Deputies Forced to Open Fire on Gunman

POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA – Authorities in Pompano Beach, Florida, faced a harrowing situation that ended in tragedy. The Broward Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting incident that claimed the life of one individual and resulted in deputies having to open fire on the shooter. The events unfolded late at night near the 3200 block of West Copans Road in Pompano Beach. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered an armed suspect following reports of a man being …

Man Faces Charges in Deaths of State Trooper and Truck Driver, Arrested Multiple Times in Broward County

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A Broward County man is facing charges in the deaths of a state trooper and a truck driver after a tragic incident on Interstate 95. Michael Addison, 30, was arrested several times, with officials also stating that he was wanted on two warrants related to aggravated battery and weapons charges. The Florida Highway Patrol Trooper James Zachary Fink was led on a chase by Addison, resulting in a crash that …

Broward County Man Charged in FHP Trooper and Truck Driver Deaths Arrested Multiple Times

FORT PIERCE, Fla. – A Broward County man has been arrested in connection with the tragic deaths of a state trooper and a truck driver after leading authorities on a high-speed chase on Interstate 95. Michael Addison, 30, has a history of arrests in Broward County and was wanted on warrants for aggravated battery and weapons charges. The pursuit led to the fatal crash that claimed the lives of 26-year-old Trooper James Zachary Fink and …

Civil Rights Agency Calls for U.S. Department of Justice Probe Into 21 Inmate Deaths in Broward County Jails

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – The NAACP has called on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the Broward County Sheriff’s Office’s handling of the county jails, where 21 inmates have died in recent times. The civil rights organization has expressed concern over the management of the jails and is seeking answers regarding these deaths. Among the 21 inmates who have died, four passed away within the last month, prompting concern and raising questions about the …

Broward County Man Arrested in Connection to Fatal Interstate Crash; Facing Multiple Charges

FORT PIERCE, Fla. – A Broward County man, Michael Addison, faces charges in connection with the deaths of a state trooper and a truck driver. He has had several run-ins with the law, including prior arrests in Broward County. Court records reveal that Addison was also wanted on two warrants related to aggravated battery and weapons charges. The tragic incident occurred when 30-year-old Addison led Florida Highway Patrol Trooper James Zachary Fink on a chase …

NAACP and Broward County Public Defender Demand Justice for Inmate Deaths in Broward County Jails

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – A concerning pattern of inmate deaths in Broward County jails has prompted the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to call for intervention by the Justice Department. According to officials, a total of 21 people have died while being held in jails across Broward County since 2021. NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson expressed horror at the situation, stating, “The Broward County Sheriff’s Department has failed its community. …

Calls for Federal Investigation After 4 Inmate Deaths in Broward County Jail

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The families of four men who recently died after being booked into the Broward County jail are calling for a Justice Department investigation into the jail system. The deaths occurred over a six-week period, prompting family members to demand answers and accountability from Sheriff Gregory Tony. One inmate was allegedly murdered by another inmate, another died from a reported suicide, and the causes of the other two deaths remain undetermined. Drugs …