Crime

Man shot dead before dawn in Pembroke Pines’ Cobblestone area, police say

A man was shot several times early Tuesday, according to Pembroke Pines police.

He was declared dead on the scene.

The man, who has yet to be identified, was found just before 5 a.m. inside a playground near the corner of Southwest 147th Terrace and Seventh Street.

Despite closing the entrances to the Cobblestone area and getting help from Broward Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit, a suspect couldn’t be found.

Anyone with information can call Pembroke Pines police at 954-431-2200, email tips@pines.com or call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477).

This story was originally published January 15, 2019 at 9:14 AM.

David J. Neal
Miami Herald
Since 1989, David J. Neal’s domain at the Miami Herald has expanded to include writing about Panthers (NHL and FIU), Dolphins, old school animation, food safety, fraud, naughty lawyers, bad doctors and all manner of breaking news. He drinks coladas whole. He does not work Indianapolis 500 Race Day.
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