Family and friends are mourning the death of Julmice Belone, 34, of Fort Lauderdale, after he was fatally wounded during a shooting in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, early Sunday morning.
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at approximately 3:28 a.m. after receiving a report of a shooting near Northwest 37th Street. Deputies found one injured man at the scene and provided aid before Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue transported him to a local hospital. Investigators later learned that a second gunshot victim, identified as Belone, had been taken to another hospital in a private vehicle. He was pronounced dead there.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Julmice Belone |
| Age | 34 |
| Hometown | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Incident location | Lauderdale Lakes, Florida |
| Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| Time reported | Approximately 3:28 a.m. |
| Area | Northwest 37th Street |
| Death | Fatal gunshot wound |
| Other victim | One man injured |
| Investigation | Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit |
| Suspect status | Shooter detained and later released |
| Case status | Investigation ongoing |
Detectives said their preliminary investigation indicates the shooting happened during a verbal altercation at a house party. BSO also said a third person involved told investigators they had been attempting to de-escalate the situation and that the shooting occurred in self-defense. That person suffered minor injuries.
The person believed to have fired the shots remained at the scene, was detained for questioning and was later released. Authorities said the case will be presented to the Broward County State Attorney’s Office once the investigation is completed.
For those who knew Julmice, his death represents the loss of a loved one, friend and member of the community. As investigators work to establish the full circumstances, those closest to him are left remembering his life beyond the tragedy.
Funeral and memorial arrangements were not available in the latest verified reports.