Tyron N. Arthus, a 24-year-old male from Fort Lauderdale, FL, tragically lost his life on October 8, 2021. The incident occurred in the early hours on Interstate 595 near Hiatus Road in Davie. According to reports, Tyron Arthus was riding in a car with Marcus Ramone Cooper Jr., a 17-year-old male, when Cooper ordered Arthus out of the vehicle and shot him multiple times.
Tyron Arthus was pronounced dead at the scene by Davie Fire Rescue after being found lying on the shoulder of the eastbound lanes of I-595.
The suspect, Marcus Ramone Cooper Jr., is the son of R&B singer Pleasure P. An arrest warrant was issued for Cooper on a charge of first-degree premeditated murder with a firearm. Authorities have described Cooper as armed and dangerous, and his whereabouts remain unknown. The Broward Sheriff's Office has been actively seeking information from the public to locate Cooper.
The investigation into the murder of Tyron Arthus has revealed that he and Cooper had a personal relationship and may have considered each other friends at some point. However, the motive behind the shooting remains unclear. Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony and the family of Tyron Arthus have made public appeals for Cooper to turn himself in, emphasizing the need for justice for the victim.
Tyron Arthus's death has left his family and community in mourning. His mother, Marie Arthus, has expressed her grief and desire for justice, condemning the senseless act that took her son's life. The case remains under investigation, with authorities continuing to gather information and pursue leads to bring the suspect to justice.
