BY: 24/7 CRIME DESK | BocaNewsNow.com
BROWARD COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A Broward County man allegedly shot and killed his roommate. He is now facing a murder charge. The Broward Sheriff’s Office provided the following statement BocaNewsNow.com.
A 34-year-old man has been arrested for second degree-murder after fatally shooting his roommate in Pompano Beach. Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
At approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, BSO deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue responded to a shooting call near the 1300 block of Northeast Fourth Street. When emergency crews arrived, they made contact with 34-year-old Jeramie Smith and 46-year-old Paul Rivera.
According to investigators, Rivera was pronounced deceased on scene by paramedics after sustaining a gunshot wound. Detectives say the preliminary investigation revealed Smith shot Rivera.
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BSO Crime Scene and Homicide detectives responded to investigate. A representative with the Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office was also notified and responded to the scene.
During the on-scene investigation, Smith was immediately detained. A warrant for his arrest was also obtained, and he was formally taken into custody and transported to BSO Main Jail. He faces one count of second-degree murder with a firearm.
