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A Florida teen who was caught in the crossfire of a shooting on New Year’s Eve dies

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A Florida teen who was caught in the crossfire of a shooting on New Year's Eve dies

A 17-year-old boy, Joshua Gipson Jr., died after being shot in what appears to be crossfire during a New Year’s Eve shooting on North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard just before midnight on December 31, 2025. He was out with friends visiting the beach when caught between two individuals exchanging gunfire, according to witnesses and family. Initially hospitalized, his family hoped for recovery, but he succumbed to injuries; relatives described him as a “ball of sunshine,” good brother, and aspiring Virginia Tech student.​

Victim Background

Gipson was remembered as loving, caring, and full of life by a family friend who felt like losing her own child. His mother remains deeply distraught and speechless over the loss.​

Incident Details

Fort Lauderdale Police responded near the beach boulevard; no arrests mentioned in initial reports. The shooting seemed targeted but tragically ensnared the teen.​

How to Help

Contact Fort Lauderdale Police Department or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477 with tips. Investigation ongoing as of early January 2026.

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