Reward for info in deadly shooting of Florida trans woman increased to $10K
On July 3, 2020, at approximately 10:18 p.m., Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) deputies responded to a call of a shooting at 244 N.W. 12th St. in Pompano Beach, Florida. Deputies arrived on scene and located 27-year-old Bree Black, aka “Nuk,” on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue personnel responded to the scene and pronounced her deceased at approximately 10:28 p.m.
A Black transgender woman was shot dead in the middle of a crowded Pompano Beach street on Friday night, and authorities need an eyewitness to come forward with details on the slaying. ~ Sun Sentinel
The Sun Sentinel also reported that Black was shot dead within walking distance from her home and that hundreds of spectators were found standing in the area following the gunshots. BSO has partnered with Transinclusive Group for the investigation into Black’s murder. At this time, BSO homicide detectives said they are making progress in the investigation and do not believe that Bree Black’s murder was a random act.
Following her shooting death, mourners gathered a few days later in Pompano Beach to commemorate Black’s life.
At the time of her July, 2020 death, Bree’s murder was at least the 20th known violent death of a transgender or gender non-conforming person in the U.S., according to the Human Rights Campaign.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Det. Louis Bonhomme at 954-321-4377. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org.
(Source: Broward Sheriff’s Office)
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