Murder In Pompano Beach, 72 Year Old Man Under Arrest

by News Desk | Mar 1, 2022 · 5:27 pm | Pompano Beach News

Murder In Pompano Beach, 72 Year Old Man Under Arrest

Last Updated: Mar 28, 2026 · 3:57 pm

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Murder In Pompano Beach, 72 Year Old Man Under Arrest

Murder In Pompano Beach, 72 Year Old Man Under Arrest

Murder In Pompano Beach, 72 Year Old Man Under Arrest

POMPANO BEACH, FL (Boca Post) — Broward Sheriff’s Office is confirming that a 72-year-old man is under arrest for shooting and killing a man in Pompano Beach on February 26th, 2022.

From Broward Sheriff’s Office:

A 72-year-old Pompano Beach man was arrested on Saturday, Feb. 26, for charges related to murder.
According to Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives, at approximately 11:46 a.m. that Saturday, BSO deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue responded to a shooting call near the 2400 block of Northwest 12th Street in Pompano Beach. When emergency crews arrived, they located an adult male lying in a pool of blood. Paramedics immediately began performing lifesaving techniques; however, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene.
Witnesses told detectives that the victim was shot by Donald Stephen.
Investigators located Stephen within the vicinity of the shooting, and he was taken into custody without incident. Stephen was transported to the Broward County Main Jail and faces one count of murder without premeditation.
The investigation continues.

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