Patrice Nunally, a 28-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on April 13, 2017, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The incident occurred in the West Park neighborhood, where she was shot in the head while sitting in a car with her fiancé, Tyrell Myrick, and her 9-year-old daughter, Kalaya Clark. Patrice was five months pregnant at the time of her death. The shooting took place around 10:45 p.m.
when several gunmen surrounded their vehicle and opened fire, leaving the scene littered with bullet fragments and broken glass.
Tyrell Myrick, also 28, survived the attack despite being shot multiple times in the ribs and back. Kalaya Clark sustained gunshot wounds to her thigh, knee, and arm but survived. The Broward Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into the shooting, identifying a dark-colored SUV as the vehicle from which the shots were fired. Witnesses reported seeing three black males around the SUV at the time of the shooting.
The investigation into Patrice Nunally's death revealed that the shooting was not an isolated incident. Authorities were also investigating another fatal shooting that occurred in the same neighborhood shortly after Patrice's death. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, no arrests were made immediately following the incident, and the suspects remained at large. The Broward Sheriff's Office continued to seek information from the public to help identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
Patrice Nunally's death left her family and community in mourning. Her fiancé, Tyrell Myrick, and daughter, Kalaya Clark, faced a long road to recovery, both physically and emotionally. The tragic loss of Patrice, along with the death of her unborn child, highlighted the devastating impact of gun violence on families and communities. The investigation into her murder remained ongoing, with law enforcement determined to bring those responsible to justice.
