Central Broward’s mum awaits justice on another Mother’s Day – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. (WSVN) – As Mother’s Day 2023 draws near, a mother in Central Broward continues to wait for justice after her daughter was shot dead in a passing car shootout almost a year ago.

Dru’Niyyia GriffinThe 20-year-old was critically injured on May 8, 2022 when another vehicle drove by and fired multiple shots at her parked car outside the home of a person they were visiting in unincorporated Central Broward, near Fort Lauderdale.

Griffin suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to Broward Health Medical Center for treatment. She remains hospitalized as she is paralyzed from the neck down as a result of the shooting and requires long-term care, including feeding via a feeding tube. A man who was also in the car was treated and released.

Griffin’s mother hopes this Mother’s Day will be the last she spends unaware of who shot her child.

No arrests were made in the case, despite an ongoing investigation by investigators from the Broward Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Division and Crime Scenes Division.

Investigators are still urging anyone with information to come forward and call Det. Lacey Fitzpatrick at (954) 321-4328. Information may also be provided anonymously through Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477), online at browardcrimestoppers.org or by dialing **TIPS (8477).

The shooter’s vehicle is believed to be a dark-colored SUV. Any information leading to an arrest can be rewarded with a reward of up to $5,000.

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