Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Florida Grandfather Fatally Shot by Neighbor During Thanksgiving Music Dispute

The 71-year-old victim was killed in Lauderdale Lakes after a confrontation over loud music; the shooter claims self-defense.

  • Hureleyon McLean, a 71-year-old grandfather, was shot and killed on Thanksgiving in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, during an altercation with his downstairs neighbor over loud music.
  • The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. in the Somerset Drive apartments, where McLean was celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends.
  • The neighbor, who remains unnamed, reportedly approached McLean's apartment to complain about the music before McLean went downstairs to speak with him, resulting in the fatal shooting.
  • The shooter was detained at the scene, cooperated with law enforcement, and claimed the shooting was in self-defense, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.
  • The case remains under investigation, with detectives set to present their findings to the Broward County State Attorney's Office to determine whether criminal charges will be filed.
Hero image