FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police have released a new clue to a deadly crime that took place in a Walgreens parking lot in Fort Lauderdale. Investigators also linked the scene to another crime in the area.
Roderick Gallon, 21, was shot and killed near Sunrise Boulevard and Andrews Avenue on Oct. 16.
“He was a nice dude, young, 21 years old, had a whole big full life ahead of him,” said Gallon’s aunt, who spoke on condition of anonymity. “He used to like to dance a lot. He liked to have a lot of fun.”
Police said Gallon and a friend were getting into their car after leaving a party.
“When they were walking back to their parked vehicle is when they were approached by two armed suspects,” Fort Lauderdale Police Sgt. Deanna Greenlaw said.
Gallon’s friend was robbed of some jewelry while he was shot. The crime was captured on surveillance video.
“We ain’t doing good,” Gallon’s aunt said. “We hurt. We wanna find out who did this to my nephew. We wanna find out who did it.”
More video has since been released which, police said, shows the same two subjects involved in the robbery and shooting, breaking into several cars not long before the deadly incident.
“My baby danced his whole life,” Richard Gallon, the 21-year-old’s father, said. “He’s been dancing since he was a baby. Couldn’t stop him from dancing. When something like this happens, nobody cares until it happens to you. Nobody gives a damn until it’s your house, until it’s your home, until it’s your son, and today, it’s mine!”
“That was my pride and joy,” Leticia Lewis, Gallon’s mother, said. “That was the only child I had! And he was mine! He was my everything!”
Police said they hope someone recognizes one or both subjects from the video.
If you have any information on the identity or whereabouts of the gunmen, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $3,000 reward.
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