Lauderdale Lakes, Florida – Detectives from the Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit have arrested one individual in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in Lauderdale Lakes in December and are on the lookout for the shooter.
On March 13, an arrest warrant was issued for the 32-year-old Hollywood resident, Freddie Miller, who was located and arrested in Tampa on March 18. Miller is charged with second-degree murder using a firearm and resisting arrest without violence.
The deadly shooting took place on Monday, December 18, 2023, at around 12:38 p.m. Broward County Regional Communications was alerted to the incident in the 4100 block of Northwest 30th Terrace in Lauderdale Lakes. Responding to the scene, BSO deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue discovered a man with gunshot injuries. The victim, identified as Jacob Pablo, was rushed to the Broward Health Medical Center, where he later died.
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Following the incident, BSO’s Homicide and Crime Scene teams began an investigation to piece together what happened. It appears from the gathered interviews, evidence at the scene, and executed search warrants that Pablo and Miller had a physical altercation. During this fight, Pablo stabbed Miller. Miller then left the apartment, retrieved a gun from his car, and handed it to another individual, who then shot Pablo. Both Miller and this unidentified individual escaped from the scene.
The search for the second person involved in the shooting continues.
BSO encourages anyone with information about this case to reach out to BSO Homicide Unit Detective Kevin White at 954-321-4210 or to submit information via the SaferWatch app. For those preferring to stay anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers by calling 954-493-TIPS (8477), visiting browardcrimestoppers.org, or by dialing **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the United States. Tips leading to an arrest in this case might qualify for a reward of up to $5,000.
