Ernest Raynard Brooks, 26, of Riviera Beach was found dead on April 27, 2021, in West Palm Beach along the 1100 block of 25th Street, between Australian Avenue and the Tri-Rail tracks. Police responded after a ShotSpotter alert and the West Palm Beach Police Department immediately treated the incident as a homicide. The Palm Beach County Medical Examiner confirmed Brooks died of gunshot wounds.

His body was located in an area described in reports as having a high crime rate. Detectives continued to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses, but investigators reported few concrete leads and no arrests had been made. The department set up a hotline for anonymous tips and appealed to the public for information.

If anyone knew Ernest Raynard Brooks or has information about the shooting on April 27, 2021, contact the West Palm Beach Police Department’s tip line.