West Palm Beach, Florida – Police are on the lookout for the perpetrator responsible for the shooting and killing of a 20-year-old man in what authorities are calling an ambush outside a home in West Palm Beach.
The victim has been identified as Brandon Gladston Watson from Palm Beach County, although his specific city of residence was not disclosed by police.
According to a statement released by the police, officers responded to a 911 call shortly after 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31st, on the 800 block of Ninth Street, near Division Avenue. They discovered Watson lying in the street and rushed him to St. Mary’s Medical Center, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
The crime scene was processed by investigators through the early hours of Thursday, with evidence including multiple bullet shells being collected. Witnesses in the vicinity have been interviewed and investigators believe that the shooting was a targeted attack.
An award of $5,000 is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest in connection with the shooting. Those with information are encouraged to contact Detective Andrea Branch at 561-822-1691 or Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted online at www.crimestopperspbc.com. It is important to note that tips to Crime Stoppers can be submitted anonymously.
The tragic incident remains under investigation as the police continue their search for the shooter.