Bobby Abernathy II, also known as Bobby Abernathy Jr. or BJ, was fatally shot in Deerfield Beach, Florida, on April 10, 2024. He was found in the parking lot of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites at 1200 FAU Research Park Boulevard with a gunshot wound around 1:20 a.m. and was taken to Broward Health North, where he was pronounced dead. The Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit is investigating; no arrests have been announced.

Authorities have not released Abernathy’s age or residence under Marsy’s Law. Investigators released video showing a car that may have been involved, and BSO is offering up to a $10,000 reward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kristina Luna with BSO Homicide Unit or Broward Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous and potentially collect the reward.

Did anyone in Deerfield Beach see a vehicle matching that footage on Southwest 11th Way near the hotel on the night of April 10?