Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a murder that occurred early Sunday morning in Pompano Beach.

Around 2 a.m. on April 5, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded report of an injured male lying in the roadway in the 1600 block of North Dixie Highway in Pompano Beach. On scene, deputies located an adult male who had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim, identified as 40-year-old Rayon Sanchez, was pronounced deceased on scene.

BSO’s Homicide and Crime Scene units responded to investigate. The 1600 block of North Dixie Highway was shut down to traffic for about four hours overnight until it reopened.

Anyone with information regarding this shooting is asked to contact BSO Detective Allison Craven-Swan at 954-321-4200 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch app. If you wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, please contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477), online at browardcrimestoppers.org, or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the United States.