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Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting outside Riviera Beach gas station

Deandre Burgess, 29, faces a charge of first-degree murder with a firearm
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred outside of a gas station in Riviera Beach last week.
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RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred outside of a gas station in Riviera Beach last week.

U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, with the help of West Palm Beach Police Department Strategic Investigations Division, arrested Deandre Burgess on Tuesday.

Riviera Beach gas station shooting, May 3, 2023

Riviera Beach

1 dead in shooting outside Riviera Beach gas station

Peter Burke

Riviera Beach Police said he is responsible for the fatal shooting that happened on the night of May 3 outside the JW Liquors store and gas station at 401 President Barack Obama Highway.

Police said Burgess is a three-time convicted felon, documented FHC gang member, and is currently on federal probation.

He faces charges of first-degree murder with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

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If you have any information regarding the 2007 crimes with ties to the Town Center at Boca Raton, call Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. You can remain anonymous.

You can also contact the detectives assigned to these cold cases using the information below:

Detective Scott Hanley
Boca Raton Police Department
shanley@myboca.us
561-338-1344

Detective William Springer
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
springerw@pbso.org
561-688-4013