Darices Gardner, a 41-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on April 22, 2020, at a residence on West Fourth Street in Riviera Beach, Florida. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds after police responded around 12:30 a.m., and he later succumbed to his injuries. Gardner had recently been promoted to manager at a Dollar General and was an active volunteer at Christ Fellowship church in Palm Beach Gardens; he was also a father of four and was working toward entering the criminal justice field.

Authorities have not identified any suspects and the motive remains unclear. Police maintained a visible presence at the scene while continuing the investigation and appealing to the public for information. Gardner’s death was the second homicide in Riviera Beach within two weeks, following the April 10 killing of 32-year-old Courtney Fobbs.

If anyone knew Gardner or has information about the shooting on West Fourth Street the Riviera Beach Police Department asks that they come forward.