FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Fort Lauderdale Police have recovered two cars which, they said, were used in a shooting that left a 3-year-old boy dead.
Photos released on Thursday by FLPD show a black 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 and a red 2024 Mercedes-Benz C300. While the sedans have been recovered, no arrests have been made.
Broward County Crime Stoppers has also increased the reward amount to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the subject behind the shooting.
The Fort Lauderdale community is showing their support to find whoever committed the shooting. A digital billboard truck, created by an independent third party, is advertising the Crime Stoppers’ $10,000 reward to find the person(s) responsible.
Detectives said after shots rang out at Rockland Park Sunday afternoon a bullet hit Rylo Yancy as he was going down a park slide during a birthday celebration being held at the park.
“He was a little boy. He was going down the slide and it was a gunshot that shot his eye and then my mom had him in her arms,” said child witness Chastity Fort, who described what she saw. “I ran but my uncle grabbed me.”
Officials responded to the scene and began an investigation, placing at least 25 evidence markers where shots were fired.
Earlier this week, the City of Fort Lauderdale gathered to pray for the family and ask for the public’s help.
“Lord, we are admitting to you that we are hurting today,” said a man as he led mourners in prayer.
Al Yancy, Rylo’s great-grandfather, spoke to 7News earlier this week. He said it was a tough time for his family.
“I already asked for forgiveness to who did this to my grandbaby. But I want them to have the audacity to just turn themselves in,” he said.
Yancy’s family members hope police can find the person behind the shooting that took the toddler’s life.
If you have any information on this shooting or the subjects’ whereabouts, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $10,000.
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