Freddie Jean-Charles, 31, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of March 3, 2019, in the parking lot of the Dave & Buster’s at Oakwood Plaza in Hollywood, Florida. The shooting occurred around 1 a.m.; a 10-year-old boy was also injured but survived with non-life-threatening injuries. Witnesses at the family-friendly location expressed shock and concern at the violence.

The Hollywood Police Department cordoned off the scene and opened an investigation. Initial witness descriptions were limited to a male suspect wearing dark-colored clothing; no arrests were announced and the motive remained unclear. Detectives conducted interviews and gathered evidence while urging the public to come forward, offering the option to remain anonymous and a reward for information leading to an arrest.

Jean-Charles had been released from prison in 2013 after serving time for various felonies, but on the night he was killed he had been at the arcade appearing to enjoy an evening out. The case remains under investigation. If anyone saw the incident, the people involved that night, or has information about the suspect, please contact the Hollywood Police Department.