LAUDERHILL, Fla. – A man who was fatally shot during an attempted robbery in Lauderhill earlier this week has been identified as Donald Johnston, 29, the relative of three employees of the Broward Sheriff's Office.
Johnston was one of three people who were shot Wednesday night near the garage of a condominium at 5707 NW 21st St.
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All of the victims were taken to Broward Health Medical Center, where Johnston died Thursday.
"Our hearts are heavy as we extend our sincere condolences and prayers to Katherine Wilson, a 22-year veteran with our agency, and her family as they mourn the tragic death of her son Donald Johnston," the BSO said in a statement Friday.
Wilson is married to former court deputy Leroy Wilson. Leroy Wilson's daughter, Ericka Pratt, is a senior background investigator with the department.
The other two victims remain in the hospital in critical condition.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.