UPDATED: Broward Detectives Looking for Driver of White Full-Size Pickup As Traffic Dispute Shooting in Oakland Park Leaves Man Dead

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According to police, around 6:15 p.m. on Nov. 17, a man was seen lying on the road in Oakland Park suffering from a gunshot wound. Broward Sheriff’s detectives believe a traffic dispute resulted in a man dead.

UPDATED: 11/20/2019 – A previous version of this story did not have accompanying photos or video. Today, Broward detectives released video and still images. Security video shows the white, full-size pickup traveling northbound on Northeast Second Avenue after leaving Oakland Park Boulevard around 6:19 p.m. November 17.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a traffic dispute that led to the death of a Fort Lauderdale man Sunday evening. Detectives hope to speak with the driver involved in the incident to get more information.

According to police, around 6:15 p.m. on Nov. 17, a man was seen lying on the road near the 200 block of East Oakland Park Boulevard in Oakland Park suffering from a gunshot wound. Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives believe Ian Curtis was driving a white Mercedes-Benz when he became involved in a traffic dispute with an unidentified male in a white full-size, pickup prior to the shooting. Curtis was seen exiting his vehicle before collapsing onto the ground.

A passerby who saw Curtis lying in the road performed CPR until Oakland Park Fire Rescue arrived. Paramedics transported Curtis to Broward Health Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Detectives are asking the driver of the white full-size pickup to come forward. Detective are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Broward Sheriff’s Office Detective John Curcio at 954-321-4212. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org. A reward up to $3,000 is available for information that leads to an arrest.

UPDATED: 11/20/2019 – A previous version of this story did not have accompanying photos or video. Today, Broward detectives released video and still images. Security video shows the white, full-size pickup traveling northbound on Northeast Second Avenue after leaving Oakland Park Boulevard around 6:19 p.m. November 17.

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