Investigators detained a man for questioning after deputies found the two related women fatally shot Thursday night.
POMPANO BEACH, FL — Two women were shot and killed outside a Pompano Beach home Thursday night, and investigators detained a man for questioning as detectives worked to determine what led to the deadly shooting, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded at about 8 p.m. Nov. 12 to reports of a shooting near the 1500 block of Southwest Fifth Avenue. They found two women suffering from gunshot wounds outside a residence. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue also responded, and both women were pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office said the two victims were related, but officials had not disclosed their exact relationship early Friday. Their identities also had not been released. Authorities did not immediately provide their ages or say whether they lived at the home where they were found.
Investigators detained one man for questioning after the shooting, according to the sheriff’s office. Authorities had not identified him or said what connection, if any, he had to the two women. Officials also had not announced an arrest or criminal charges in connection with the deaths.
Authorities had not confirmed whether the gunfire began inside or outside the residence. The women were found outside when deputies arrived, but investigators had not released a detailed sequence of events or said what may have happened before the shooting.
Gerdy St. Louis, a spokesperson for the Broward Sheriff’s Office, confirmed that the victims were related but said additional details were not immediately being released as investigators continued their work. The sheriff’s office had not announced a suspected motive.
Neighbors told local news organizations they heard several popping sounds around the time of the shooting, with some initially thinking the noise might have been fireworks. Deputies quickly converged on the neighborhood as investigators began examining the scene.
The shooting drew concern from residents in the area, including neighbors who described the community as generally quiet. Investigators had not said whether they believed there was any continuing threat to people in the neighborhood.
As of early Friday, the investigation remained active and ongoing. Authorities had not publicly identified the victims, announced charges or explained the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Additional information was expected to depend on the homicide investigation and notification of the women’s relatives.
Author note: Last updated November 13, 2026.