A suspect previously arrested on an attempted murder charge is now facing a murder charge after the victim succumbed to his injuries sustained during the shooting.

Shortly after 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies in Tamarac responded to a report of a shooting in the 7600 block of Northwest 76th Terrace. Deputies on scene located the shooting victim and the suspect. The victim, Vernon Roe, was transported to Broward Health North for treatment. The suspect, Xavier Mojica, remained on scene.

Detectives with BSO’s Violent Crimes Unit responded to investigate. The investigation revealed that Roe and Mojica were involved in a verbal dispute regarding rent payment issues. During the argument, Mojica fired his weapon striking Roe.

On Friday, May 8, Roe succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Mojica now faces one count of second-degree murder.