Hicksbert Dwight Grant, a 48-year-old man from Coral Springs, FL, was tragically shot and killed on the night of October 29, 2019. The incident occurred outside his home near Northwest 38th Street and 72nd Drive. Police responded to a 911 call around 9 p.m. reporting a man with a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers found Hicksbert Dwight Grant with gunshot injuries and he was immediately transported to Broward Health North, where he was pronounced dead. Neighbors reported hearing a couple of gunshots just before the police and paramedics arrived.
Following the incident, the Coral Springs Police Department launched an investigation into the murder of Hicksbert Dwight Grant. On November 7, 2019, Tevaughn Jerome Campbell, a 27-year-old man from Coconut Creek, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting. According to police, Campbell allegedly targeted Grant under the mistaken belief that he had just withdrawn a significant amount of money from the bank. However, it was later revealed that Grant had actually gone to the bank to make a deposit and did not have any substantial cash on him at the time of the attack.
The arrest of Tevaughn Jerome Campbell was the result of a collaborative effort between the Coral Springs Police Department, the Coconut Creek Police Department, and the Broward Sheriff's Office crime lab. Campbell was taken into custody without bond and is currently being held as the investigation continues. The Coral Springs Police Department's Crimes Against Person Unit is still actively investigating the case and has urged anyone with additional information to come forward.
Hicksbert Dwight Grant's death has left a profound impact on his community. He was a husband and father, living with his wife and six-year-old daughter. Neighbors expressed their shock and sadness over the incident, noting that nothing like this had ever happened in their neighborhood before. The investigation into his murder remains ongoing as authorities seek to uncover more details about the circumstances surrounding his death and to ensure justice is served.
