Sunday marked a somber anniversary for the family of a Miramar teen killed in a shooting as their calls for justice continue.
Mourners and friends of Medell Butler-Lebel gathered at an event in the city Sunday to stand together with the family on the fifth anniversary of his death. Among those who attended were Sybrina Fulton, the mother of slain South Florida teenager Trayvon Martin.
Butler-Lebel was killed in a drive-by shooting at 3195 Foxcroft Road on July 2, 2018, Miramar Police said. Two adults were also wounded in the shooting.
Butler-Lebel's mother Omorose Butler expressed joy when speaking about her son's life, pointing out he was killed just a day after his 17th birthday.
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“He wanted to be a lawyer he was a Brille the kind soul," she said. “I’m in pain. I don’t think it was intended to shoot him.”
A reward of $102,000 is available for information in the shooting.
Police said the suspect vehicle was a silver 4-door sedan with dark tinted windows. Anyone with information is asked to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.
