19-Year-Old Accused Of Lauderdale Lakes Murder

Deputies have arrested a 19-year-old Fort Lauderdale man in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in Lauderdale Lakes.

Authorities say Richard Cunningham II faces a charge of first-degree murder.

Officials with the Broward County Sheriff's Office said Cunningham shot and killed 20-year-old Dean Hyatt, of Margate, just before 4:30 a.m. on Aug. 4 outside the Caravel Arms Apartment in the 4800 block of Northwest 24th Court.

Paramedics pronounced Hyatt dead at the scene.

Cunningham was taken into custody on Friday, according to authorities.

He is being held without bond in Broward County's Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale.


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