An urgent amber alert was activated for a 4-year-old child, Seraphina Gingles, and her 34-year-old mother, Mary Catherine Gingles, who were last seen in the Tamarac area near the 5800 block of Plum Bay Parkway. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office has released a description of the child, stating she was last seen wearing light-colored clothing, and her mother, wearing an orange flower shirt and tan shorts. As per information from a CBS12 report, the authorities advised that the public should exercise caution and not approach the individuals if located, but instead contact BCSO at 954-764-4357 or call 911 immediately.
The alert follows a fatal shooting in Tamarac, after which the 4-year-old was believed to have been taken from the home. A heavy police presence, including full gear deputies, a chopper, and a K9 unit, was reported by Local 10 News. Authorities found a man suffering from a fatal gunshot wound upon their arrival at the scene. Nathan Gingles, 43, the person suspected to be accompanying the missing girl and her mother, was last seen wearing all-black clothing, traveling in a 2016, silver BMW X3 SUV with Texas license plate 5DV2950.
In the wake of the shooting and subsequent disappearance, neighbors have come forward with details about the family's recent troubles. One neighbor recounted to Local 10 News how the woman living in the home had obtained a restraining order against her ex and had been dealing with repeated disruptions from him. Just weeks before the incident, the ex reportedly arrived at the house with a ladder, presumably to gain access through a window. Earlier today, the woman sought help from a neighbor’s house, prompting a deeper investigation into the matter.
Crime scene investigation follows such heartbreaking events. According to Local 10 News, a forensics unit was on the scene for evidence collection, meticulously piecing together the sequence of events that may provide answers to this tragic development. It is imperative for anyone with pertinent information or who believes they might have seen the involved parties to stay clear and call 911, reinforcing the importance of public safety and the preservation of law enforcement's ability to effectively manage the situation.
