Suspect dead after shootout that killed Indian River deputy serving eviction, deputies say

A man who opened fire on Indian River County deputies serving an eviction notice — killing one deputy and wounding one other and a locksmith — has died from his injuries, authorities said Saturday.

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Suspect dead after shootout that killed Indian River deputy serving eviction, deputies say

BSO detectives safely locate 17-year-old reported missing from Pembroke Pines

Ryan Mackey, Digital Journalist

Published: October 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Updated: October 8, 2025 at 11:51 AM

Tags: Pembroke Pines, Broward County

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit have located missing 17-year-old Anthony Gonzalez Tovar.

According to investigators, Tovar was located safe and unharmed in Hollywood by his family members.

Authorities have not said what led to his disappearance.

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Ryan Mackey

Ryan Mackey is a Digital Journalist at WPLG. He was born on Long Island, New York, and has lived in Sunrise, Florida since 1994.