POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Two men have been indicted in connection with the murder of Clarens Calixte, who was shot to death in December 2019. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, 32-year-old Benson Blaise and 32-year-old Derrick Jules face first-degree murder charges.
The indictment follows an extensive investigation launched after deputies discovered Calixte unresponsive from gunshot wounds in an apartment building on December 20, 2019, shortly after 3 a.m. He was transported by Pompano Beach Fire Rescue to Broward Health North, where he was pronounced dead.
Blaise, who was already in custody on unrelated charges, was formally charged with Calixte’s murder after the grand jury’s decision. At the time of the indictment, Jules was located in a different county. In a coordinated effort, BSO’s Violence Intervention Proactive Enforcement Response (V.I.P.E.R.) team and the U.S. Marshals Service apprehended him in Tampa.
Homicide detectives gathered significant evidence throughout the investigation, leading to the indictments. The details surrounding the case remain limited as the investigation continues, and no additional information has been disclosed regarding potential motives or other suspects.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office has reiterated its commitment to thoroughly investigating the case, emphasizing the importance of accountability in violent crimes.
This latest development has drawn community attention as authorities work to resolve the lingering questions surrounding the tragic event.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with further information is encouraged to reach out to local authorities.
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