A recent armed robbery in Fort Lauderdale escalates to gunfire, as exclusive surveillance footage shows the chaotic moments leading to the shooting. On Tuesday evening, police arrested 61-year-old Alexander Albert Walkins, who allegedly shot a victim named “Reggie” in the leg outside a convenience store during a confrontation. The video captures Walkins brandishing a firearm before robbing the victim at gunpoint and fleeing the scene on a bicycle.
The incident marks the second reported shooting in Fort Lauderdale within 24 hours, raising concerns about public safety in the area. Reggie was transported to Broward Health Medical Center and is expected to recover, while Walkins faces multiple charges, including attempted felony murder and robbery with a firearm. As investigators continue to probe this case, they also clarify that it is unrelated to a fatal shooting of a teenager just a day prior, urging anyone with information to contact Broward Crime Stoppers.
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