Robert Lee Speights, a 49-year-old man, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of August 17, 2024, in Dania Beach, Florida. The incident occurred near the 700 block of Southwest 10th Street, between Phippen Waiters Road and J.A. Ely Boulevard, just west of Woodlawn Cemetery.
Deputies from the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) were alerted to the shooting at approximately 4:50 a.m. Upon arrival, emergency crews found Robert Lee Speights suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The BSO Homicide Unit, along with the Crime Scene Unit, is currently investigating the murder. As part of their investigation, detectives are surveying the area and seeking any information that might lead to the identification and apprehension of the perpetrator(s).
As of the current date, there have been no reports of any arrests or suspects identified in connection with the shooting. The BSO is urging anyone with information about this incident to contact Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477.
Robert Lee Speights will be remembered by his family and friends, who will greatly miss him. His death has been attributed to gun violence, adding to the growing concern over such incidents in the region.
