Delvin Long, 29, of Fort Lauderdale, was shot and later died after being taken to a hospital following events early on August 8, 2023. Police first responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 1500 block of NW 3rd Court and found evidence of a shooting. Shortly afterward a vehicle crash occurred at Broward Boulevard and NW 7th Avenue; investigators say Long had sustained a gunshot wound and it appears the driver was trying to get him to Broward Health Medical Center when the crash happened.

Witnesses described a loud boom and a chaotic scene, including a woman who exited the vehicle pleading for help and saying her boyfriend had been shot. Broward Boulevard was temporarily closed while authorities conducted their investigation. The Fort Lauderdale Police Department asked anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone has information about what happened that morning or saw activity in the 1500 block of NW 3rd Court or around Broward Boulevard and NW 7th Avenue, please share what you know with investigators.