Patrick Tranchida, a 42-year-old father of three, was found shot to death on July 4, 2017, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His body was discovered about 8:30 a.m. in front of a vacant home at 2009 NW 21st Avenue by a local resident, Henry Rucker. The Fort Lauderdale Police Department opened a homicide investigation and forensic teams examined the scene.

Tranchida’s family described him as friendly and without known enemies. He was last seen alive the previous night around 8:30 p.m., returning home after taking his children to their residence. Investigators collected evidence at the scene, including a gold car that was towed from the back of the property, but no immediate suspects were identified.

Police offered a reward of up to $3,000 for tips that could lead to an arrest. The case remains unsolved; anyone with information about Patrick Tranchida’s death is asked to come forward.