Fatal shooting in Pompano Beach under investigation, $5,000 reward for tips

Broward Sheriff's Office searching for information on 40-year-old victim Rayon Sanchez's death

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:33pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent bullet casing on a dark concrete surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.A single spent bullet casing left behind at the scene of a fatal shooting serves as a stark reminder of the violence that plagues some Broward County neighborhoods.Pompano Beach Today

The Broward Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Pompano Beach, Florida. Authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for tips leading to an arrest in the death of 40-year-old Rayon Sanchez, who was found with a gunshot wound in the roadway.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this fatal shooting are concerning for the Pompano Beach community, and the Broward Sheriff's Office is hoping the reward will encourage witnesses to come forward with any information that could help solve the case.

The details

Deputies responded to reports of an injured man lying in the roadway in the 1600 block of North Dixie Highway around 2 a.m. on April 5. They found Rayon Sanchez with a gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation led to a temporary closure of the 1600 block of North Dixie Highway for approximately 4 hours while evidence was processed.

  • The fatal shooting occurred early Sunday morning on April 5, 2026.
  • The 1600 block of North Dixie Highway was closed for about 4 hours while the crime scene was processed.

The players

Broward Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency investigating the fatal shooting in Pompano Beach.

Rayon Sanchez

The 40-year-old victim who was found with a gunshot wound and pronounced dead at the scene.

Detective Allison Craven-Swan

The lead contact for the Broward Sheriff's Office investigation.

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What they’re saying

“Authorities are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact Craven-Swan at 954-321-4200 or to submit information through the SaferWatch mobile application.”

— Detective Allison Craven-Swan, Lead investigator

What’s next

Broward Crime Stoppers is facilitating a reward of up to $5,000 for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest in the case. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS, submit a tip at browardcrimestoppers.org, or dial **TIPS from a cellphone.

The takeaway

This tragic shooting highlights the ongoing need for community cooperation and vigilance to help law enforcement solve violent crimes and improve public safety in the Pompano Beach area.