Florida deputies seek public’s help locating murder suspect

Yesterday, the detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) reached out and asked for the public’s help in locating 30-year-old Steve Jean Baptiste, who is wanted for first degree murder.

At approximately 11:27 a.m. on Sunday, September 13, BSO deputies responded to a shooting call near the 300 block of West Sample Road in Pompano Beach, Florida. When deputies arrived, they located a male subject, later identified as Haron Hunter, 28, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his body.

Pompano Beach Fire Rescue personnel also responded, and Hunter was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Witnesses on the scene told first responders that Hunter and Baptiste were involved in a physical altercation when Baptiste pulled out a firearm and shot Hunter multiple times. Baptiste then left the scene in a white 2006 Mercedes-Benz 4-door AMG model.

The Sheriff’s Office is warning the public that Baptiste is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact BSO Homicide Det. John Curcio at 954-321-4212. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org.

Cover image: Steve Jean Baptiste, Wanted, Image credit: BSO)

(Source: Broward Sheriff’s Office)

~  Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today / Connect with Richard on Facebook and Twitter