Joseph Burgess was 30 and a Fort Lauderdale resident when he was shot multiple times and killed on March 9, 2018. The shooting occurred late at night near the McDonald’s parking lot at 27 West Broward Blvd after an altercation that escalated into gunfire. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Fort Lauderdale police opened an investigation to identify a suspect and determine a motive. Investigators faced challenges including few or no eyewitnesses and limited physical evidence. Detectives followed leads and appealed to the public, but there were no immediate arrests and the case remained open. Periodic follow-ups and community tips have kept the investigation active.

Does anyone who was in the area that night or who has information about the altercation or potential witnesses want to come forward?