Broward

Shooting Tragedy Unfolds at Broward County Mass Transit Site: Employee Fatally Shoots Coworker, Engages in Fatal Shootout with Deputies

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Pompano Beach, Florida – A tragic incident unfolded late Wednesday night when a Broward Transit employee engaged in a shootout with Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies after fatally shooting his coworker. The violent altercation occurred near the 3200 block of West Copans Road in Pompano Beach, prompting a swift response from law enforcement officials. Upon arrival … Read more

Broward Man Arrested After Leading Fatal Pursuit Killing State Trooper and Truck Driver

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PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida – A Broward County man is facing charges in connection with the deaths of a Florida Highway Patrol trooper and a truck driver. Michael Addison, 30, was arrested multiple times, with officials stating that he was also wanted on two warrants related to aggravated battery and weapons charges in Broward County. … Read more

Investigation Into Broward County Jail Deaths Urged by NAACP

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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – The NAACP has called upon the U.S. Department of Justice to conduct an investigation into the Broward County Sheriff’s Office after 21 individuals died while in custody at county jails. Four of these deaths have occurred within the last month, prompting concerns about the management of the facilities. The families of … Read more

Arrested Broward County Man Linked to Deaths of Trooper and Truck Driver Had Extensive Criminal History with Probation Violations

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FORT PIERCE, Fla. – A Broward County man is in custody without bond in Fort Pierce after being arrested in connection with the deaths of a state trooper and a truck driver. Michael Addison, 30, led Florida Highway Patrol Trooper James Zachary Fink on a chase that resulted in a fatal crash on Interstate 95. … Read more

Inmates’ deaths spark NAACP outrage in Broward County

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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Broward County Public Defender Gordon Weekes held a press conference on Thursday to address the troubling issue of inmate deaths in Broward County jails. Since 2021, a total of 21 inmates have lost their lives while in custody, leading to growing … Read more

Inmate Deaths Prompt Calls for Justice Department Investigation of Broward County Jail

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – The families of four men who died after being booked into the Broward County jail are calling for a Justice Department investigation of the jail system. These deaths occurred over a six-week period, sparking concerns and demands for answers from the Sheriff’s Office. The family members, along with the Broward … Read more

Broward County Jail Faces Calls for Investigation After Series of Inmate Deaths

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The families of four men who died while in custody at Broward County jail are demanding answers, accountability, and a Justice Department investigation. The deaths, which occurred over a six-week period, have raised concerns about the safety and treatment of inmates in the jail system. The families, along with the Broward … Read more

Suspected Serial Killer Pleads Not Guilty to 1998 Broward Murder of Eileen Truppner

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A convicted murderer and suspected serial killer appeared in a Broward courtroom on Tuesday to face charges in the 1998 slaying of Eileen Truppner. Lucious Boyd, 64, pleaded not guilty to the murder during the morning hearing. Boyd is already on death row for the murder of 21-year-old Dawnia Dacosta, who … Read more