News

Actions

22-year-old man shot dead in suburban West Palm

Posted at 9:37 AM, Apr 26, 2016
and last updated 2016-04-26 09:37:53-04

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting Sunday night in suburban West Palm Beach. 

Deputies responded to shots fired in the 5600 block of Coconut Rd. at about 11:16 p.m.  

When deputies arrived, they learned the victim, identified as Nikenson Valentin, 22, was transported to a local hospital by friends.  

A short time after he arrived at the hospital, Valentin was pronounced dead by hospital officials.

PBSO said the fatal shooting is being investigated as a homicide.

No motive or suspect information is known at this time.