Nearly six years after Bree Black was gunned down outside her Pompano Beach apartment, detectives say they finally have a person of interest in their sights. The Broward Sheriff’s Office has hung a large banner near the crime scene and is once again pleading with neighbors and partygoers from that night to come forward with anything they remember. Black’s family and local advocates, who have been demanding answers since her 2020 killing, are watching closely.
Case details
On the night of July 3, 2020, deputies responded to reports of a shooting at 244 NW 12th St. in Pompano Beach. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue pronounced Black dead at about 10:28 p.m. The Broward Sheriff’s Office lists the victim as Bree Black, also known to her family as “Nuk,” according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
Cold-case update
Investigators now say they have identified a “person of interest” in the case. The person is currently jailed on an unrelated violent charge and is believed to have been involved in other violent incidents, according to the Miami Herald. Detectives have installed a banner near the shooting site to keep the case in the public eye and are asking anyone who may recognize the firearm used, who saw an earlier altercation, or who attended a July 3 party with Black to contact authorities.
Community reaction
Black’s killing sparked protests in 2020 and intensified concern from local advocacy groups about violence targeting transgender women of color. Coverage at the time documented vigils and emotional calls for information, as reported by CBS Miami, and the case was also noted in national reporting by the Human Rights Campaign.
How to help
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Louis Bonhomme at 954-321-4377 or submit a tip through SaferWatch, as detailed by the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Broward Crime Stoppers, which lists a reward of up to $10,000 for leads.
Legal note
Being labeled a “person of interest” does not mean someone has been charged with a crime. BSO has not announced homicide charges in the case, and the individual has not been publicly identified, according to the Miami Herald. The investigation remains active, and detectives say community tips could be crucial to finally moving the case forward.
