Violent Crimes Unit

Fort Lauderdale police released photos of a possible suspect in an aggravated battery case involving a Fourth of July shooting. The victim was shot in the thigh at 11:30 p.m. on July 4 near Seabreeze and Las Olas Boulevards but was not the intended target and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Fort Lauderdale police released surveillance video of a suspect wanted for attacking a mother and her 12-year-old son, who has autism and is nonverbal. The attack occurred around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday near a school bus stop, leaving both injured but hospitalized. A $5,000 reward is offered for information leading to the suspect's arrest.

A 9-month-old baby in Alabama died after being left home alone for eight hours by his mother, Ja’keisa Knox, who is facing a felony child abuse charge. Authorities reported the child had multiple injuries, was underweight, and showed signs of malnourishment, prompting a violent crimes investigation. Additional charges are possible pending the results of an autopsy.

A 9-month-old baby in Alabama died after being left home alone for eight hours by his mother, Ja'keisa Knox, who is facing a felony child abuse charge. Authorities reported the child had physical injuries, was underweight, and showed signs of malnourishment, prompting a violent crimes investigation. Additional charges may follow based on the autopsy results.

A 9-month-old baby in Alabama died after being left home alone for eight hours by his mother, Ja'keisa Knox, who is facing a felony child abuse charge. The child was found unresponsive with physical injuries, extreme underweight, and signs of malnourishment, prompting a violent crimes investigation.

Deputies and SWAT officers responded to an armed man barricaded inside an Oakland Park apartment on Friday. The incident occurred in the 800 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard, leading to evacuations and a response from BSO's K-9 and Violent Crimes unit.