Earlier today, an altercation over a jukebox song at Antojitos Mexicanos restaurant in Fort Lauderdale turned deadly when one man fatally shot another. According to witnesses speaking with WSVN, the dispute erupted quickly, leading to the shooting around 1:30 a.m. One witness recounted, "I heard that there was two guys [and] they got into an argument because one of them played a song on the [jukebox] and the other guy kind of was pissed off." This witness stated that what followed was the drawing of a weapon and gunfire.
Fort Lauderdale Police were on the scene at 3943 Davie Boulevard, where they have yet to release the victim's identity or confirm an arrest. Photos taken by NBC6 illustrate the gravity of the scene, with law enforcement and medical examiners present and a body shielded with a white sheet.
The exact circumstances and motive behind the altercation remain unclear as officials have not provided definitive statements regarding the incident. The area near the restaurant was cordoned off with yellow tape as investigator delved into the early morning tragedy.
Fort Lauderdale Police are calling for anyone with information to come forward. Broward County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips that lead to an arrest. If you have information on this crime, you can contact them at 954-493-TIPS and may remain anonymous. The ongoing investigation seeks to piece together the sequence of events.
