Pembroke Pines

Man charged with attempted murder after shooting former coworker at Pembroke Pines barbershop

The shooting happened at Halftime Barbershop at 15677 Pines Boulevard

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A man who was recently fired from his job at a Pembroke Pines barbershop was arrested Friday after he went back to his former place of employment and shot his ex-coworker, police said.

The shooting happened at Halftime Barbershop at 15677 Pines Boulevard.

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Pembroke Pines Police said 29-year-old Jesus L. Santiago-Zabala was let go from his job Thursday. A day later, he went back to the barbershop, confronted his coworker, and then shot him.

Police said the victim was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries while the shooter was detained.

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Santiago-Zabala faces a charge of attempted murder.

The shooting was an isolated incident and there was no threat to the community, police said.

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