On February 12, 2024, a fatal shooting occurred at a Chevron Gas station located at 1000 W. Blue Heron Blvd. in Riviera Beach, Florida. The incident began with a distress call reported as a fight, but it quickly escalated into a deadly confrontation. Calbert Dawson, a 43-year-old man, was shot and killed inside his vehicle.
The Riviera Beach Police Department responded to the scene and initiated an investigation.
Multiple special units were involved in the inquiry to identify the suspect. Following a thorough investigation, the police identified Lavon Heath as the suspect in the shooting.
Lavon Heath was arrested on March 7, 2024, by the U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Task Force. Notably, the day of his arrest coincided with his 33rd birthday. Heath has been charged with one count of first-degree murder with a firearm and one count of felon in possession of a firearm.
The arrest marked the culmination of the police efforts to bring the perpetrator to justice for the fatal shooting of Calbert Dawson. The case highlights the swift and coordinated response of law enforcement agencies in addressing violent crimes in the community.
