Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Lauderdale Lakes.

At approximately 3:28 a.m., Broward County Regional Communications received a call reporting a shooting near the 3100 block of Northwest 37th Street. BSO district deputies responded and located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. BSO deputies immediately rendered aid, and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue transported him to a local hospital for treatment. A short time later, deputies also learned that a second gunshot victim, identified as Julmice Belone, was self-transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

BSO’s Crime Scene and Homicide units responded to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting. According to detectives, preliminary investigation reveals that the shooting occurred during a verbal altercation at a house party. The third subject told detectives that he was trying to deescalate the situation, and the shooting was in self-defense. The third subject also sustained minor injuries.

According to investigators, the shooter remained on scene, was detained for questioning, and later released. Detectives say upon completion of their investigation, the case will be presented to the Broward County State Attorney's Office for review.