Residents Tips Led to Arrest of 18-year-old in Collier City Triple Drive-by Shooting

By Kristen Hernandez

Collier City – Tips from the public and relentless detective work all came together and led to the arrest of Damian Wastene Charmant, an 18-year-old man who was just 17 at the time of the February shooting, according to a press conference held by the Broward Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday.

Critical Crime Stopper tips and a review of evidence identified Charmant as one of the shooters. Charmant is currently in custody on unrelated charges, and now faces additional charges that include two counts of first-degree murder and three counts of first-degree attempted murder with a firearm.

According to BSO investigators, on Sunday, February 26th, deputies responded to a shooting call at a convenience store located at 401 N.W. 27th Avenue in Pompano Beach. They discovered five people suffering from gunshot wounds. Pregnant 31-year-old Delana James and Dayvon Johnson were pronounced deceased at the hospital, and the three remaining victims sustained non-life threatening, but life-changing, injuries. 

The remaining suspects involved in the fatal shooting are considered armed and dangerous.

“To the other perpetrators of this crime and other crimes in Pompano, just turn yourself in,” said Rev. Timothy Griffith, community organizer for Faith in Florida. “We have churches in Collier City in the Northwest section, where we will help you safely get to the authorities. All you have to do is call one of the local churches and we’ll safely get you to law enforcement, you don’t have to be scared and you can own up to what you’ve done,” he said.

BSO’s Homicide Unit is asking anyone with information about the shooting, identity or location of the suspects to contact Homicide Detective Gino Parram at 954-321-4262 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch App. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477). You can also go online at BrowardCrimeStoppers.org, or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cell phone in the United States. Any Crime Stoppers tip that leads to an arrest in this case is eligible for a reward of up to $10,000.

Ditch the no snitch code, Pompano Beach. If you see something, say something. Let’s take our peace back, together. VillijNews