On August 26, 2023, at about 10:03 a.m. Pembroke Pines officers responded to a shooting at 601 SW 68 Terrace in the Pines Village area. They found 41-year-old Horace Antonio Atkins Sr. suffering multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital but was pronounced dead from his injuries.

Police describe the shooting as domestic in nature and identified the suspect as Atkins Sr.’s 21-year-old son, Horace Antonio Atkins Jr., who was located in Miami Gardens shortly after the incident and taken into custody. The shooting occurred at the residence shared by father and son. The investigation remains ongoing and authorities say additional details may be released.

If anyone knew Horace Atkins Sr., lived in Pines Village, or has information about the incident, please contact Pembroke Pines law enforcement with what you know.