Alec Mathew Hugh-Sam, 36, was fatally shot on the morning of October 3, 2024, at the Avalon Miramar Park Place apartment complex in Miramar, Florida. Residents reported hearing a single gunshot around 7 a.m.; a neighbor who goes by Tico called police and said a woman believed to be the victim’s girlfriend was heard screaming Alex Alex Don’t die while attempting CPR. Fire rescue took the victim to Memorial Regional Hospital, where he later died.

Miramar police and the Broward Sheriff’s Office established a perimeter and deployed a helicopter, officers with long guns and a K9 unit after reports the suspect fled before officers arrived. It is unclear whether the suspect left on foot or in a vehicle. Authorities asked the public to contact the Miramar Police Department or Broward Crime Stoppers with tips; a reward of up to $5,000 was mentioned for anonymous information. No arrests have been reported and the investigation is ongoing.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about who fled the scene, please contact the Miramar Police Department or Broward Crime Stoppers.