Michael Leslie, a 29-year-old father of two from Fort Lauderdale, FL, tragically lost his life on February 1, 2021, during an armed robbery. Leslie was returning home in the early hours when he was ambushed by two armed men. Surveillance footage captured the harrowing moments as Leslie pleaded for his life, offering his belongings to the assailants. Despite his compliance, the robbers brutally attacked him, pistol-whipping him before shooting him as he tried to escape.
Leslie was found approximately 100 yards from his home and was transported to Broward Health Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into Leslie's murder revealed that the suspects had been waiting in a blue compact car near the entrance of his residential community. They followed him inside and attacked him as he approached his front door. The robbers stole a gold chain and an expensive watch from Leslie before fleeing the scene. The Lauderhill Police Department released surveillance videos and images of the suspects, appealing to the public for information. A reward of $12,000 was offered for any leads that could help identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
Leslie's death has left a profound impact on his family and community. His mother, Sabrina Leslie, expressed her devastation, describing her son as a loving father and a generous individual who would give the shirt off his back to help others. The family has been actively seeking justice, urging anyone with information to come forward. Despite the release of surveillance footage and the reward, the case remains unsolved, with the suspects still at large. The Lauderhill Police Department continues to investigate, hoping to bring closure to Leslie's grieving family.
