Broward County

Family identifies 18-year-old man shot, killed in Oakland Park driveway

It happened shortly before 12 p.m. near the 2100 block of Northwest 28th Street

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A man was shot and killed Saturday in Oakland Park, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.

A family member has since identified the victim as Ammon Watson, 18.

The shooting happened shortly before 12 p.m. near the 2100 block of Northwest 28th Street, authorities said.

Deputies found the 18-year-old in the driveway, who died at the scene, BSO said.

Cousins told NBC6 that Watson became a father this year, and described the 18-year-old as a "sweet person." They said he was heading out to a store when he was shot.

More information on the motive or possible search for the shooter was not immediately available.

Detectives with BSO’s Crime Scene and Homicide Units are investigating.

Anyone with information should call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477).

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