Dean Hyatt, a 20-year-old male from Margate, Florida, was tragically shot and killed on August 4, 2018, in the parking lot of the Caravel Arms Apartments in Lauderdale Lakes. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m., when authorities received a call about an unresponsive man. Upon arrival, Broward Sheriff's Office deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue found Dean Hyatt with multiple gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into Dean Hyatt's death led to the arrest of several individuals. Kizzie Thomas, a 20-year-old female from Lauderhill, was arrested on February 19, 2019, by the U.S. Marshals task force. She faces a charge of first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting. Richard Cunningham II, a 19-year-old male from Fort Lauderdale, was arrested six days after the incident and also faces a charge of premeditated murder. Additionally, Kemarley Wilson, a 21-year-old male, was arrested in September 2018 on a charge of being an accessory after the fact.
The motive behind the shooting has not been publicly disclosed, but the investigation is ongoing. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the case to come forward. The arrests and subsequent charges highlight the seriousness with which law enforcement is treating this case, as they continue to seek justice for Dean Hyatt and his family.
