Broward Sheriffs Office

Police Arrest Man Linked to Deadly Dania Beach Shootings

Authorities have a man linked to a rash shootings since Christmas Day in Dania Beach.

Arvis Brown was arrested Friday by U.S. Marshalls after bailing out of a car in Tallahassee. Detectives believe Brown is behind the string of shootings because he wanted revenge for his brother's murder back in 2011. 

The first shooting occurred on Christmas near Northwest Sixth Avenue and Northwest Second Street. Christopher Jordan, 25, was walking home when he was shot. Fire Rescue transported him to Broward Health Medical Center where he died.

BSO deputies say Jordan was a suspect in Brown's brother's death, but the case fell apart.  "It was believed by Arvis Brown that Christopher was in fact directly involved," said Sgt. Scott Champagne. 

The most recent shooting Wednesday night claimed the life of 8-year-old Rasheed Cunningham Jr. and sent two adults to the hospital. Detectives believe the boy's relative, Brandon Cunningham, was the intended target. "That particular victim was attempting to shield Rasheed from that gunfire," said Sgt. Champagne. 

The 8-year-old's grandmother said Brown is no stranger to the family. The 19-year-old just got out of prison last month after serving three years for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. 

Detectives don't believe Brown acted alone. They are looking for other suspects. 

A gun was recovered at the time of Brown's arrest. Police have not confirm where it is the weapon used to murder Cunningham and Jordan.

A third shooting happened on Tuesday, deputies responded to 389 Phippen-Waiters Road regarding a shooting of man, who was injured after being grazed by a bullet.

A fourth shooting happened on Monday along 8th avenue, where one man was grazed by a bullet. According to BSO, while the victim was in the area, he was approached by a suspect who tried to rob him at gunpoint. The two struggled and the suspect fired a shot that missed the victim. The victim was injured from a projectile that ricocheted off of the ground.

Broward Sheriff's Office also arrested Gregory Sims, 22, in connection to that shooting. He faces armed robbery and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon charges.

Anyone with any information regarding these recent shootings is asked to contact the Broward Sheriff’s Office at (954) 764-HELP (4357) or call Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at (954) 493-TIPS (8477). Anonymous tips that lead to an arrest are eligible for a reward of up to $3,000.

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