Broward County

Pompano Beach man killed in home burglary, deputies say. He may have been the burglar

The Broward County Sheriff’s Office says Brian Scott, 29, died in Pompano Beach while possibly trying to burglarize a home. He was shot while in a fight with a man inside the home.
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office says Brian Scott, 29, died in Pompano Beach while possibly trying to burglarize a home. He was shot while in a fight with a man inside the home. Fernando Salazar The Wichita Eagle

An early morning break-in led to the shooting death of a man in Pompano Beach on Saturday.

At 2:42 a.m., the Broward Sheriff’s Office received a burglary call at 1715 NW 14th Circle. While deputies were getting to the burglary, a shooting was reported.

While at the home, the owner and Jeremy Rivers, a 33-year-old man who lives there, told deputies Brian Scott, 29, broke in. After breaking in, a fight started between Scott and Rivers and a gun was drawn. A shot was fired.

Pompano Beach Fire Rescue pronounced Scott dead around 3 a.m.

It is unclear if charges will be filed. BSO says the Broward County State Attorney’s Office will be making that decision.

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