On March 23, 2023, two men were shot outside an apartment complex in the 300 block of Southeast 11th Avenue in Pompano Beach, Florida. One victim was identified as 23-year-old Joshua Abdiel Moise, who was shot in the face and found lying on the ground outside the apartment of his girlfriend, Bianca Garcia. Garcia said she heard back-to-back gunshots just before 11 a.m., ran outside and discovered Moise and his friend had been shot; she described Moise as holding a banana when she tried to help him.

Neighbors reported multiple gunshots, with some describing intermittent pops and one resident at first thinking the sounds were fireworks. A witness, Mike D Angelo, said deputies tackled and detained a man near the scene. Broward Sheriff’s Office and SWAT units contained the area and said there was no ongoing threat; two people were detained for questioning but no arrests had been confirmed. Investigators also reported that Moise’s car had been struck by gunfire 14 times sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, though it was not clear whether that was connected to the fatal shooting.

The family and friends seek answers and justice. If anyone has information about this shooting, please contact Broward County Crime Stoppers.