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Ft. Lauderdale Police Release Sketch Of Murder Suspect

FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMIAMI) - Police are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect responsible for murdering a 26-year-old man in Fort Lauderdale earlier in August.

Inson Joseph was at his home at 1304 Northeast 2nd Avenue on August 9th. Around 5:30 pm, neighbors heard gunshots and Joseph emerged from his home, according to Ft. Lauderdale Police.

As Joseph walked out of his home and into the roadway, asking witnesses to call 9-1-1, the suspect emerged from the victim's home and was seen pulling a firearm from his waistband.

The suspect then, according to police, fired an additional round.

The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.

The suspect is described as a black male in his 20's and is approximately 5'9" in height. He is described as having a thin build, short cornrows, and a thin low beard. He was last seen wearing a dark baggy sleeve top, possibly a hoodie, and cargo shorts.

Police ask that anyone with any information regarding this incident to please come forward and contact Juan Cabrera at 954-828-5581.

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