Jerrod Belair, 22, was killed during a neighborhood block party in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on June 24, 2017. The gathering in the 2300 block of Northwest 16th Court turned violent around 1:15 a.m. when an unknown assailant or assailants opened fire into the crowd. Jerrod was pronounced dead at the scene; four others aged between 16 and 27 were injured and taken to Broward Health Medical Center.

Family and friends remembered Jerrod as a respectful young man with aspirations and a bright future. No arrests have been reported; the Fort Lauderdale Police Department continues to investigate and Broward Crime Stoppers has offered a reward for information leading to an arrest. The shooting left the community reeling and Jerrod’s loved ones still seeking justice.

If anyone attended that block party or has information about the shooting, please contact the Fort Lauderdale Police Department or Broward Crime Stoppers.