POLICE IDENTIFY BOYNTON SHOOTING VICTIM, SHOOTER ON THE LOOSE

BOYNTON BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The Boynton Beach Police Department on Sunday identified the victim of Saturday night’s shooting as a 19-year-old male from Boynton Beach. The gun person remains on the loose. Here is the update from BBPD provided to BocaNewsNow.com:

>>The victim of yesterday evening’s shooting has been identified as 19-year-old Nigel Beckford of Boynton Beach. Beckford was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact BBPD Major Case Detective Gleicher at GleicherJ@bbfl.us or 561-742-6152.<<

Here is what police say Saturday night:

>> The Boynton Beach Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred near the 100 block of Northwest 8th Avenue.

BBPD officers are actively searching for the suspect in the area of 2500 Quantum Lakes Drive. Residents and business owners in the area should expect a heavy police presence and are urged to remain indoors while officers search the area.<<