Joey Delancey Jr., a 23-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on January 22, 2014, in Miramar, Florida. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. in the driveway of a home near County Line Road and NW 2nd Avenue. Joey was visiting a friend when he was confronted by individuals in a red car. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots before seeing Joey's body lying beside a silver sedan parked in the driveway.
The suspects, who were in a red Nissan Altima, sped off immediately after the shooting.
The Miramar Police Department quickly responded to the scene and launched an investigation. Shortly after the shooting, police surrounded the city's civic center complex, located about seven miles north of the murder scene, and detained two males in front of the library. The red Nissan Altima used in the shooting was found at the plaza, and a third suspect was later apprehended nearby. All three suspects were taken into custody for questioning, but no charges were filed immediately.
Joey Delancey Jr. had a prior arrest in 2011 for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon during a domestic dispute, but the case was eventually dropped. Despite this, there was no immediate indication that his past had any connection to his murder. The motive for the shooting remained unclear, and the investigation continued as police sought to uncover more details about the events leading up to Joey's death.
The community was deeply affected by Joey's death, with family and friends gathering near his body in shock and grief. A candlelight vigil was held in his memory, highlighting the impact of his loss on those who knew him. The investigation into Joey Delancey Jr.'s murder remains ongoing, as authorities work to bring justice to his family and hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
