FORT LAUDERDALE — A death investigation is underway and an AMBER Alert has been issued after a four-year-old girl was taken from a Tamarac home and a man was found dead inside on Sunday morning, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office said.
Just after 6 a.m., BSO was called out to a reported shooting near 5700 Plum Bay Parkway, prompting deputies and Tamarac Fire Rescue to respond. Upon arrival, deputies found a man who suffered from a gunshot wound and died in the home, BSO said.
As part of their investigation, BSO then learned that four-year-old Seraphina Gingles was taken from the home and an AMBER Alert was activated.
Seraphina Gingles is believed to have been taken by 43-year-old Nathan Gingles in a 2016 silver BMW X3 with the Texas license plate 5DV2950 that was last seen heading east on West Commercial Boulevard in Tamarac after 6 a.m. BSO said that it is also possible that Seraphina’s 34-year-old mother Mary Catherine Gingles is accompanying them.
BSO said both Seraphina and Mary Catherine Gingles are believed to be endangered. If anyone finds them, BSO advises not to approach the mother and daughter but to call 911 or (954) 764-HELP (4357) immediately, as multiple BSO resources are trying to locate them.
BSO’s Homicide and Crime Scene Units are currently at the home investigating the circumstances surrounding the unknown man’s death.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
