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

Shortly after 3 a.m. on March 15, Broward County Regional Communications received a delayed report of a shooting in the 5400 block of Southwest 22nd Street. BSO deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded. On scene, deputies located an adult male who had been shot lying outside on the ground. The victim, Timothy Motes, was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. BSO’s Homicide and Crime Scene units responded to investigate. According to detectives, the shooting occurred around 2 a.m. and law enforcement was called about an hour later.

Anyone with information regarding this murder is asked to contact BSO Detective Ian Kuechler at 954-321-4246 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. If your tip leads to an arrest in this case, you are eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.