Joseph J. Broady, a 39-year-old Jamaican male, was tragically killed on January 1, 2020, in Orlando, Florida. Broady, who was a DJ and promoter, was one of two victims in a fatal shooting that occurred at The Spot Events nightclub. The incident took place around 4:30 a.m. as Broady and another Jamaican male, Marlon Thomas, were leaving the VIP section of the club. Both men were attacked and shot multiple times by a lone gunman who then fled the scene.
Broady was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after the attack.
The investigation into the murders led to the arrest of Handel Newell, a 33-year-old promoter also known as "Indian." Newell was charged with two counts of first-degree murder. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, the motive behind the killings was linked to a dispute between Newell and Broady that had occurred at the same club four months earlier. During that earlier altercation, Newell was reportedly kicked out of the club and, in a fit of rage, fired shots in the parking lot, though no one was injured at that time.
Following the shooting on January 1, 2020, Newell was apprehended and charged with the murders of Joseph J. Broady and Marlon Thomas. He remains in police custody without bail. The case has drawn significant attention due to the violent nature of the crime and the connections between the individuals involved. The investigation revealed that the conflict between Newell and Broady had escalated over time, culminating in the deadly shooting on New Year's Day.
The deaths of Joseph J. Broady and Marlon Thomas have left a profound impact on their communities in both Orlando and Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica. The legal proceedings against Handel Newell are ongoing, with the authorities continuing to gather evidence and testimonies to ensure justice is served for the victims and their families.
