A Father Fatally Shot, A Son Wounded; Detectives Investigate North Lauderdale Shooting

by News Desk | Apr 16, 2025 · 4:03 pm | Broward County News

Last Updated: Dec 21, 2025 · 2:04 pm

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Authorities from Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit are currently looking into a shooting incident that resulted in the death of a 44 year father and injuries to his 20 year old son in North Lauderdale area yesterday evening around 7 PM near Southwest 81st Avenue block number 900. Reports suggest that Marlon Samuels was engaged in a dispute with someone, in that vicinity. At one moment during the confrontation things got physical as the person shot Marlon times and then aimed the gun at Marlons son named Mikyle Samuels before running away from the scene after the shootings occurred. Deputies from BSO and emergency responders from North Lauderdale Fire Rescue arrived at the location to assist. Investigators mentioned that Marlon was declared deceased at the scene while Mikyle was taken to a hospital for medical care where his injuries are not expected to be life threatening. If anyone has any information regarding this incident they are urged to reach out, to BSO Homicide Detective. You can reach out to Louis Bonhomme by calling 954. 321. 4377 Or sending a tip using the SaferWatch app for any information you may have to share. If you prefer to stay unidentified you can contact Broward Crime Stoppers on 954. 493. TIPS (8477) visit their website browardcrimestoppers.org or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone, within the United States.

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