Vincent Nicco Colonna, a 14-year-old boy from Deerfield Beach, FL, tragically passed away on June 29, 2017. Vincent, who was of Hispanic descent, was at a gun range with his father when the incident occurred. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Vincent died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at Gun World, a shooting range located on 1700 S. Powerline Road.
The authorities initially ruled his death as a suicide based on security footage from the range.
However, Vincent's family, including his mother JoAnna Deleon Colonna, strongly disputed the suicide ruling. They described Vincent as a happy and bright boy who loved playing chess, video games, and watching basketball, particularly the Golden State Warriors. His family emphasized that there were no signs he would take his own life, and they believed the incident might have been an accident. Vincent's mother expressed her disbelief, stating that he would never intentionally do something to hurt his family.
The investigation into Vincent's death was thorough, with the Broward Sheriff's Office reviewing the security footage and other evidence. Despite the family's doubts, the official findings remained that Vincent's death was a suicide. The family continued to seek answers, with his mother requesting to see the security footage herself to understand what truly happened.
There were no arrests or suspects in connection with Vincent's death, as the authorities concluded it was a self-inflicted incident. The case did not lead to any litigation or murder charges, and the investigation by the Broward Sheriff's Office did not find any evidence of foul play. The tragic loss of Vincent Nicco Colonna left his family and community in deep mourning, with many remembering him as a lovable and careful boy who had a bright future ahead of him.
