BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help Thursday in identifying a person of interest in the fatal shooting of 35-year-old Nathaniel Forrest.

The shooting happened just before 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 19, near the 900 block of Northwest 24th Avenue in unincorporated central Broward.

Deputies responded after receiving a ShotSpotter alert in the area. Authorities said they found Forrest suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and immediately began life-saving efforts.

They said he was taken by Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue medics to Broward Health Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.

BSO’s Homicide Unit has released a photo of an individual wanted for questioning in connection with the case. Investigators are urging anyone who recognizes the person or knows their whereabouts to come forward.

A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered through Broward Crime Stoppers for information that leads to an arrest.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Kevin White at 954-321-4215 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch app. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477), go online to browardcrimestoppers.org or dial **TIPS from any cellphone in the United States.

Deputies seek public’s help in fatal shooting of man, 35, in central Broward

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