On September 23, 2024, a fatal shooting occurred at Antojitos Mexicanos, a restaurant located at 3943 Davie Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The incident happened shortly before 1:30 a.m. and resulted in the death of 54-year-old Socorro Camacho.
The shooting was precipitated by a verbal dispute between the victim and the suspect over a song played on the jukebox. According to witnesses, one man played a song on the jukebox, which another man found offensive.
The argument escalated when the offended man insulted the other, leading to a violent confrontation. The man who was insulted pulled out a gun and shot the other man multiple times.
Witness accounts describe the chaotic scene following the shooting. Customers ran from the restaurant, and the shooter fled the scene. The victim, Socorro Camacho, was shot three times and pronounced dead at the scene. Camacho's brother reported that the family became concerned when they could not contact him, and their worst fears were confirmed when detectives informed them of his death.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department working to gather evidence. The restaurant's security footage system was taken by police to aid in the investigation. Initially, no arrests had been made, but the police were actively seeking the gunman.
However, in a subsequent development, an arrest was made in connection with the fatal shooting. Cesar Esquivel Estrada, 46, was identified as the suspect who shot Socorro Camacho inside the restaurant around 1 a.m..
