BSO: 1 killed, 3 injured during robbery attempt

Men playing dominoes outside Pompano Beach home at time of shooting

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – Four men were shot -- and one killed -- during a robbery attempt as they played dominoes outside a Pompano Beach home early Sunday.

The shooting happened in the 1600 block of Northwest 7th Lane about 12:56 a.m.

The Broward Sheriff's Office pronounced 23-year-old Joshua Childs dead when they arrived.

The other three shooting victims -- Christopher Singleton, 25; Rashaad Payne, 23; and, Alphonso Wright, 54 -- were taken to Broward Health North. Their conditions weren't immediately released, although all three are expected to survive.

Detectives believe there were four armed robbers. Anyone with information in this case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477).


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