Hollywood, Florida – Authorities are on the lookout for a suspect in connection with the tragic shooting incident that claimed the lives of a mother and her 4-year-old daughter on Friday night along Florida’s Turnpike in Hollywood.
The Florida Highway Patrol swiftly responded to the scene near Mile Marker 49 on the Turnpike northbound, where they discovered Beatrice Saintvil and her young daughter in a vehicle, both suffering from gunshot wounds.
Tragically, the little girl, whose identity remains undisclosed, was pronounced dead at the scene. Saintvil was rushed to the hospital but tragically succumbed to her injuries later on.
Law enforcement officials have not yet released any information regarding a potential suspect in this heartbreaking case.
Individuals who may have any information about the shooting are urged to contact BSO Homicide Detective Ryan Schnakenberg at 954-321-4247 or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477). Valuable tips leading to an arrest in this case could be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
As the investigation unfolds, the community is left in shock and mourning over the senseless violence that has taken the lives of a mother and her young child. The authorities are diligently working to piece together the events leading up to this tragic incident on Florida’s Turnpike.