On August 26, 2023, at approximately 10:03 a.m., Pembroke Pines Police Officers responded to a shooting incident at 601 SW 68 Terrace in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Upon arrival, they found Horace Antonio Atkins Sr., a 41-year-old black male, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Atkins was immediately transported by Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue to Memorial Regional Hospital for emergency medical treatment. Despite all life-saving measures, he was pronounced dead due to his injuries.
The investigation revealed that the shooting was domestic in nature. The suspect identified was Horace Antonio Atkins Jr., the 21-year-old son of the victim. Atkins Jr. was located in Miami Gardens shortly after the shooting and was taken into custody by the authorities.
The incident occurred at the residence of both the victim and the suspect, which is located in the Pines Village area of Pembroke Pines. The police have indicated that the investigation is ongoing, and further details may be released as more information becomes available.
Atkins Sr. was a resident of Pembroke Pines, and his death has been confirmed as a result of the fatal shooting by his son. The case highlights a tragic domestic violence incident that resulted in a loss of life.
