In the early morning hours of April 5, 2026, the quiet of Pompano Beach, Florida, was broken by the discovery of a man lying in the roadway. The man, identified as 40-year-old Rayon Sanchez, was found in the 1600 block of North Dixie Highway at approximately 2 a.m. He had sustained a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Broward Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit is leading the investigation into Sanchez's death, which they are treating as a murder.
Following the discovery of Sanchez's body, the 1600 block of North Dixie Highway was closed for about four hours as homicide and crime scene investigators processed the area for evidence.
As of now, no suspects have been identified and no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The Broward Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered by Broward Crime Stoppers for any tips that lead to an arrest. The lead detective on the case is Allison Craven-Swan, and authorities have asked the public to contact her or to submit anonymous tips through the SaferWatch mobile application or the Broward Crime Stoppers hotline.
