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POMPANO BEACH, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating a murder after a man was found shot early Sunday in Pompano Beach, and Broward Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for tips that lead to an arrest.
Deputies responded around 2 a.m. on April 5 to a report of an injured male lying in the roadway in the 1600 block of North Dixie Highway in Pompano Beach, according to BSO. On scene, deputies located an adult male who had sustained a gunshot wound.
The victim was identified as 40-year-old Rayon Sanchez. He was pronounced deceased on scene.
BSO’s Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Unit responded to investigate. The 1600 block of North Dixie Highway was shut down to traffic for about four hours overnight and later reopened.
The investigation is being handled by BSO’s Homicide Unit. BSO is urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.
Residents who may have been in the area around the time deputies were called, or who have information that could help detectives, can contact BSO Detective Allison Craven-Swan at 954-321-4200. Tips can also be submitted through the SaferWatch app.
People who want to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward are asked to contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477), submit a tip online at browardcrimestoppers.org, or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the United States.
Anonymous tips that lead to an arrest are eligible for a Broward Crime Stoppers reward of up to $5,000. BSO has not released additional details about the shooting in the information provided.
Originally reported by Boca Post
POMPANO BEACH, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — Pompano Beach police activity shut down a stretch of North Dixie Highway early Sunday after deputies found a man shot in the roadway.
Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit detectives are investigating the case as a murder, according to BSO.
Around 2 a.m. on April 5, BSO deputies responded to a report of an injured male lying in the roadway in the 1600 block of North Dixie Highway in Pompano Beach. Deputies found an adult male with a gunshot wound.
The victim was identified as 40-year-old Rayon Sanchez. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
BSO’s Homicide and Crime Scene units responded. The 1600 block of North Dixie Highway was shut down to traffic for about four hours overnight, then reopened.
Authority for the investigation sits with BSO’s Homicide Unit. BSO is asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact Detective Allison Craven-Swan at 954-321-4200 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch app.
People who want to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward can contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477), go to browardcrimestoppers.org, or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the United States.
What happens next is the continued homicide investigation by BSO detectives and crime scene personnel. Residents who were in the area around North Dixie Highway overnight, or who may have information tied to the 1600 block, are being asked to share what they know through BSO or Crime Stoppers.
