Tavares Phillips, a 28-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on August 6, 2018, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The incident occurred in Tamarac, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale, where Phillips was fatally shot by Ryan Inmon, the father of Phillips' stepchildren. According to reports, Phillips was in the process of putting one of his stepchildren into a car to take them to the hospital for a scheduled surgery when he was shot in the back.
The shooting took place in the middle of Northwest 69th Court, near West McNab Road.
Phillips lived with his wife and her two children from a previous relationship. On the day of the incident, Phillips and Inmon had both attended a family gathering, and there were no apparent issues between them at the time. However, as Phillips was preparing to leave for the hospital, Inmon approached from behind and shot him. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, but it was described as a cowardly act by Phillips' family members.
Ryan Inmon, a 30-year-old male, was arrested hours after the shooting. He was found in Pompano Beach and taken into custody without incident. Inmon has been charged with first-degree murder. The Broward Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the case, and anyone with further information is encouraged to contact the authorities.
Phillips' death has left his family and the community in shock. His cousin, Adrian McLemore, expressed disbelief and sorrow over the senseless act of violence. Phillips was remembered as a dedicated stepfather who was trying to do the right thing for his family. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in Broward County, which has been a growing concern for residents.
