Trecia Spencer Carruthers, a 35-year-old mother and entrepreneur, was fatally shot on October 31, 2023, in Lauderhill, Florida. She was found lying unresponsive in the road in the 5600 block of Northwest 28th Street, shortly before 4:30 p.m., with multiple gunshot wounds.
Carruthers was a South Florida businesswoman who was working to establish her notary business.
Her family and friends described her as a caring and helpful person, particularly highlighting her dedication to her 10-year-old daughter, Nisha. Her sister, Nisha Spencer, remembered her as “the cool big sister” who would do anything for her daughter.
In addition to Carruthers, two other individuals were injured in the shooting. A man, identified as the father of Carruthers' daughter, and a young girl were both taken to Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale for treatment of their gunshot wounds. The girl, who witnessed her mother's murder, is the daughter of DJ Shonuff, a popular DJ in the South Florida area. She recounted a harrowing experience where bullets shattered her bedroom window, and she felt something hit her leg before running to her mother in a state of panic.
The family of Trecia Carruthers believes she was targeted in the shooting. Her father expressed his grief and disbelief, stating that she did not deserve such a tragic fate.
As of the latest reports, the Lauderhill Police Department has not identified any suspects or motives for the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking information from the public. Anyone with details about the incident is encouraged to contact the Lauderhill Police Department or Broward Crime Stoppers.
