Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office investigate the fatal shooting of a man at a smoke shop in Pompano Beach

Broward County, Florida – Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) detectives are investigating a tragic shooting that took place at a smoke shop in Pompano Beach early Sunday morning. The incident, which resulted in the death of a 27-year-old man, is being thoroughly examined by the BSO Homicide Unit.

According to investigators, the shooting occurred shortly after midnight on March 30. Broward County Regional Communications received a call reporting the shooting in the 1200 block of E. Sample Road, in the city of Pompano Beach. Deputies quickly arrived at the scene, where they entered the Fire Up Smoke Shop. Inside, they found Sayf Abdelaziz, the victim, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite efforts from emergency responders, Pompano Beach Fire Rescue personnel pronounced Abdelaziz dead at the scene.

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BSO’s Crime Scene and Homicide Units have taken charge of the investigation. The details surrounding the shooting remain unclear, but detectives have gathered that an unknown suspect entered the smoke shop and approached the front counter. At some point, the suspect, who was armed with a handgun, shot Abdelaziz. After the shooting, the suspect immediately fled on foot from the scene.

Detectives are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. BSO Detective Kevin White is leading the investigation and can be reached at 954-321-4210. Additionally, tips can be submitted through the SaferWatch app, which allows individuals to provide information anonymously. Those wishing to remain anonymous can also contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477), or visit the Crime Stoppers website at browardcrimestoppers.org. Tipsters can also use the TIPS (8477) service on any U.S. cellphone.

This tragic incident has left the local community in shock, and authorities are working tirelessly to piece together what happened. As of now, no further details about the identity of the shooter or the possible motives behind the crime have been released.

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BSO officials are urging anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has any information related to the case to step forward and help in the investigation. Every piece of information can bring authorities closer to identifying the person responsible for this senseless act of violence.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this fatal shooting, and they have promised to keep the public updated as more information becomes available.