Overview
- The shooting occurred near the 100 block of Northwest 8th Avenue and the 19-year-old victim was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
- Boynton Beach police have identified the victim as Nigel Beckford and opened an active homicide investigation.
- Authorities are searching for an unknown suspect but have not released a description or given a timeline for an arrest.
- Anyone with information is asked to contact Boynton Beach Police Department Major Case Detective Gleicher at GleicherJ@bbfl.us or 561-742-6152.
- The case is in an early stage and police say new details could emerge as witnesses come forward, which may change the pace and direction of the investigation and affect public safety locally.