Police officers from the Broward Sheriff’s Office have apprehended a 23 year old individual in connection with a fatal shooting incident that occurred in Lauderdale Lakes. The victim, identified as Decarlo Horton, an 18 year old male, tragically lost his life during the incident on February 25, 2024. The suspect, Jamariel Johnson, was taken into custody following the investigation by the Homicide Unit. Reports of a shooting in the vicinity of North Pacific Breeze Circle prompted a swift response from law enforcement and emergency services on that evening. Despite efforts to save him, Decarlo Horton succumbed to his injuries at Broward Health Medical Center.BSO’s Homicide and Crime Scene teams were called in to investigate the situation. Detectives used their investigative techniques to pinpoint Jamariel Johnson, aged 23, as the perpetrator. As per the BSO Homicide Unit detectives, the inquiry uncovered that the shooting incident stemmed from an exchange on OfferUp involving a watch sale. Johnson was apprehended on a first degree murder charge with a firearm on Wednesday, August 7 and was subsequently taken to Broward County Main Jail following his arrest.

Individuals with any additional details related to this occurrence are urged to reach out to BSO Homicide Unit Detective Steve Novak at 954 321 4325 or provide information through the SaferWatch app. For those preferring anonymity, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954 493 TIPS (8477), visit browardcrimestoppers.org online or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone within the United States.

INVESTIGATORS;
Homicide Detective K. White from CID
Homicide Detective S. Novak from CID

THIS REPORT BY;
Miranda Grossman/PIO
8/8/24 0900
Homicide Detective L. Henry from CID
Homicide Sergeant S. Cottam from CID
Lauderdale Lakes, BSFR