UPDATE: Man Murdered Near Fort Lauderdale, Suspect Arrested

by News Desk | May 4, 2022 · 4:58 pm | Fort Lauderdale News

BSO Investigating Murder Near Fort Lauderdale

Last Updated: Dec 22, 2025 · 1:36 pm

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UPDATE: Man Murdered Near Fort Lauderdale, Suspect Arrested

Shooting Death Of Man In Central Broward Near 600 NE 27th Ave.

Bso Investigating Murder Near Fort Lauderdale

Bso Investigating Murder Near Fort Lauderdale

UPDATE

The Broward Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in the murder of a man in unincorporated Central Broward.

William Shackelford faces a charge of third-degree felony murder for the shooting death of a man back in May.

At approximately 9:43 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3, Broward County Regional Communications received reports of a possible gunshot victim located in the 600 block of Northwest 27th Avenue near Fort Lauderdale. BSO deputies responded to the scene along with Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue. Paramedics transported the victim, an adult male, to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Using a variety of investigative techniques over several months, detectives determined that Shackelford carried out this murder.

BSO Homicide detectives obtained an arrest warrant on Thursday, Dec. 22. Miami-Dade Police Department detectives located Shackelford in Miami-Dade County, and on Friday, Dec. 23, Shackelford was taken into custody. Shackelford is expected to be extradited to a Broward County jail.

Originally reported by Boca Post

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (Boca Post) — Broward County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the Tuesday morning shooting death of a central Broward county man.

From Broward Sheriff’s Office:

Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred Tuesday morning in unincorporated Central Broward.

At approximately 9:43 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3, Broward Regional Communications received reports of a possible gunshot victim located in the 600 block of Northwest 27th Avenue near Fort Lauderdale. BSO deputies responded to the scene along with Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue. Paramedics transported the victim, an adult male, to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

BSO’s Homicide and Crime Scene units are investigating the circumstances of this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact BSO Homicide Detective Wilson De Jesus at 954-321-4289.

If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477). Any information that leads to an arrest in this case is eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

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