Fresh insights have surfaced about the fatal gunfire on Interstate-95 that took place on Sunday evening, leading to the death of a man and gridlocking traffic for several hours. The incident unraveled in the south lanes near Oakland Park Boulevard and came under the authority of the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
Responding to the gunfire around 6:15 p.m. on Sunday were units associated with the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol, Fort Lauderdale Police, and Oakland Park Fire Rescue. The resultant chaos was such that traffic build-up stretched until Cypress Creek Road, as was evident from traffic cameras at the time.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) has identified the deceased as Xavier Williams. His death came about post a disagreement with an adult woman that can be traced back to a house in Pompano Beach.
There were reports of an altercation involving Xavier Williams and an adult female at a residence in Pompano Beach, prior to the gunfire. Following the fallout at the residence, the situation escalated to a confrontation along the southbound lane of I-95 close to the Oakland Park Boulevard.
Shortly before the violence erupted on the highway, Williams, the woman, and an additional adult male were said to have been present at a party.
Post this gathering, it appears the woman left the party with a different man. And it was after this exit that the conflict took flight on the highway.
As per Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies, the man who accompanied the woman from the party is believed to be the person who fired at Williams when the disputes spiraled.
In the aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement converged on the spot. The situation demanded that the I-95 lane remain shut for extended hours. Besides, a woman was seen communicating with officials on the roadside.
The situation involved two separate vehicles, however, the detectives are withholding further details pertaining to them at the moment. Xavier Williams was quickly transported to a nearby hospital post the horrifying incident.
Despite the efforts of healthcare professionals, Williams was declared deceased at the hospital. Meanwhile, the shooter hang around at the crime scene and positioned the act as one of self-defence to the investigators.
Other adults present at the location remained cooperative with the detectives in the course of the investigation. However, no one has been placed under arrest as of now.
The Broward State Attorney’s Office is expected to join in examining this incident soon. An appeal has been made for additional information from the public to aid the ongoing investigation.
They are particularly interested in any dash camera footage from the site of the incident. Information related to this event can be relayed to the Broward County Crime Stoppers by calling their toll-free number – 954-493-TIPS.
Also, the Broward County Crime Stoppers wishes to remind informants that their identities will be kept confidential at all times. The focus remains on bringing justice to Xavier Williams and all others involved in this unfortunate incident.
Hence, all parties are asked to help ensure a thorough investigation and the eventual prosecution of the guilty. Let’s not forget that a community’s safety and harmony hinge on the collective willingness to act against crime and injustice.