Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives hope a reward of up to $10,000 will lead to an arrest in the murder of Bobby Abernathy II that occurred in April. Broward Crime Stoppers recently announced an increase in the reward in Abernathy’s case. Investigators are also releasing a surveillance photo of a light colored SUV believed to have been involved in the homicide.

At approximately 1:17 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, Broward County Regional Communications received a report of a shooting victim at 1200 S.W. 11th Way in Deerfield Beach. BSO deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded. On scene, deputies located an adult male, Abernathy, in a parking lot with gunshot wounds. Paramedics took Abernathy to Broward Health North hospital with life-threatening injuries. Later that day, doctors pronounced Abernathy deceased.

BSO’s Violent Crimes and Crime Scene units initially responded to investigate. Following Abernathy’s death, BSO’s Homicide Unit took over the investigation.

Anyone with information on the homicide and/or vehicle is asked to contact BSO Homicide Unit Detective Kristina Luna at 954-321-4210 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch app. If you wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, please contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477), online at browardcrimestoppers.org, or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the United States. If your tip leads to an arrest in this case, you are eligible for a reward of up to $10,000.