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Shot Teen Crashes Into Tree And Dies Near Boca Raton, Cops Seek Tips

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Murder Deerfield

Bryan Fonseca, 19, Was Driving Just South Of Boca Raton When Shot, Killed.

Murder Deerfield
A teen was killed just south of Boca Raton. A reward is now offered.

BY: 24/7 CRIME DESK | BocaNewsNow.com

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A Coral Springs teen was shot in Deerfield Beach where he crashed into a tree and died. Police are now seeking tips and offering a $5,000 reward for certain information regarding the crime that occurred on January 12th just south of Boca Raton.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office issued this statement to BocaNewsNow.com:

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit are investigating the death a Coral Springs man who crashed into a tree after being shot in Deerfield Beach. Investigators are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the shooter(s). 

According to investigators, at approximately 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12, BSO Deerfield Beach District deputies responded to a call about a single-vehicle crash at Heritage Circle Condominiums, 4354 N.W. Ninth Avenue. When deputies arrived on scene, they located an unresponsive adult male, later identified as 19-year-old Bryan Fonseca, who had crashed into a tree as a result of being shot. The victim was driving a black 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG C43.

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Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded, and Fonseca was transported to Broward Health North.

BSO’s Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) was notified to investigate. On Friday, Feb. 2, Fonseca was pronounced deceased, and the case was turned over to BSO’s Homicide Unit. 

Investigators are asking anyone with information on this case or the shooter(s)’ identities to contact BSO Homicide Detective John McGlynn at 786-535-5033 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch app. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477), online at browardcrimestoppers.org, or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the United States. Any information that leads to an arrest in this case is eligible for a Broward Crime Stoppers reward of up to $5,000.

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