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Man Arrested in Fatal Fort Lauderdale Gas Station Shooting

What to Know

  • Doyan Vassell was arrested and charged with one count of murder and one count of attempted murder in the case and got no bond.
  • Fort Lauderdale Police say the shooting took place around 2 p.m. on Saturday at the station located at 880 West Sunrise Blvd.,

A Broward County man is behind bars after police say he opened fire on two men outside a Fort Lauderdale gas station, killing one.

Doyan Vassell was arrested and charged with one count of murder and one count of attempted murder in the case, with the 39-year-old being held on no bond after his first appearance before a judge Monday morning.

Fort Lauderdale Police say the shooting took place around 2 p.m. on Saturday at the station located at 880 West Sunrise Blvd., killing 46-year-old Gerald Gibson while another victim was transported to an area hospital.

An investigation continues in the case, including a possible motive.

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