Dawn Marie Unruh, 59, was killed on November 25, 2022, around 7:10 p.m. at a bus stop near the Broward Central bus terminal and the Brightline Fort Lauderdale station. The location is described as a known gathering place for the city’s homeless population. The shooting happened during an altercation between two men; 22-year-old Daril Matthews pulled out a gun intending to hit the other man, and the firearm discharged, striking Unruh. She was taken to Broward Health and pronounced dead. Another man was injured and survived.

Matthews was arrested and charged with manslaughter and aggravated battery with a firearm. Police said the shooting was not premeditated but arose from the escalation of the argument. Private armed security secured the area and a nearby McDonald’s was searched during the investigation. Broward Crime Stoppers offered up to a $5,000 reward for information; the investigation remained active to ensure all aspects were examined.