Quaavon LaShawn Ellis, 40, was shot and killed on December 25, 2023, during an altercation inside a convenience store at 401 Northwest 27th Avenue in Pompano Beach, Florida. Deputies arrived about 8:40 p.m. and found Ellis and another man, Brandon McNair, both suffering gunshot wounds; both were taken to a nearby hospital but later pronounced dead.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office says the shooter and the two victims were involved in an altercation inside the store. Deputies detained the shooter at the scene for questioning and do not believe additional people were involved. Homicide and Crime Scene units are investigating and will present findings to the Broward County State Attorney’s Office when the probe is complete.

Ellis’s family and friends have expressed deep sorrow, and an obituary invited those who knew him to share memories. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit or submit tips through Broward Crime Stoppers.