Homicide Detectives Investigate Oakland Park Murder

by News Desk | Aug 25, 2024 · 12:45 pm | Oakland Park News

Last Updated: Dec 22, 2025 · 1:28 pm

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OAKLAND PARK, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2024) — A tragic incident occurred in Oakland Park as an 18 year old man named Ammon Watson was fatally shot. Law enforcement officers from the Broward Sheriff’s Office are currently looking into the details of this unfortunate event. The shooting took place around noon on August 24th near Northwest 28th Street in Oakland Park. Emergency services responded promptly, but unfortunately, the victim did not survive his injuries. The authorities have launched a thorough investigation into this heartbreaking incident.

Investigators reported that the assailant approached the victim while he was in the driveway of a family residence and fired at him. The assailant then fled on foot.

If anyone has information regarding Watson’s homicide, they can reach out to BSO Homicide Detective Kevin Nitsch at 954 321 4876. Tips can also be submitted through the SaferWatch app. For those who prefer to remain anonymous, they can contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954 493 TIPS (8477) or visit browardcrimestoppers.org. Additionally, tipsters can dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone within the United States.

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