POMPANO BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Investigators are combing for clues after a shooting in Pompano Beach claimed a man’s life overnight.
Just before midnight, deputies received alerts of a shooting near Avondale Drive and Southwest Second Court.
When deputies arrived they found a man, who has been identified by officials as Roderick Henry, who had been shot and killed.
The alleged shooter fled the area before responding officers arrived.
“Shortly before midnight on Sunday, Dec. 1, Pompano Beach District deputies for the Broward Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting, in the area of the 300 block of Avondale Drive,” said Carey Codd with BSO. “Pompano Beach Fire Rescue also responded to that scene. Once they arrived on scene, deputies did locate an adult male, who had been shot. Paramedics pronounced him deceased on scene.”
His body was located outside of the fence of a Department of Corrections Transitional Housing facility.
Neighbors spoke with 7News off camera, saying, the area typically has a lot of men coming in and out at night.
“According to investigators with BSO’s Homicide Unit, the shooter or shooters fled the scene following the shooting. The investigation is currently active and ongoing,” said Codd.
Crime Scene Investigators and Homicide Detectives spent the overnight hours taking photos of the aftermath and collecting evidence, trying to piece together exactly what happened.
In the daylight, several 7News cameras captured several men walking around the facility.
“The shooting apparently took place right outside a work release facility,” said Codd.
The privately operated center is called Turning Point Bridge, where recently released inmates go to transition back into society, complete with substance abuse treatment and work release.
The people living in the facility are free to come and go as they please.
However, what isn’t clear, is if the victim was living there and was apart of the program.
7News reached out to the director of the facility for a statement but have not heard back as of yet.
“Detectives are asking for anyone with information on what happened here to contact Broward County Crime Stoppers,” said Codd.
If you have any information on this crime, 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 $5,000.
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