WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A tragic incident in West Palm Beach, Fla., resulted in the death of Tommie Anderson III, a father who was working as a pizza delivery driver to support his children. The West Palm Beach Police Department stated that the 33-year-old Anderson was fatally shot during an alleged robbery attempt on Tuesday.
According to reports, the incident occurred just before 1 p.m. after Anderson had delivered a pizza to a home in central Palm Beach. Three individuals – Marcus T. Williams, 29, Avianna Williams, 25, and Elijsha Wingfield, 25 – reportedly approached Anderson and shot him while attempting to rob him.
The police found Anderson bleeding from gunshot wounds and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Surveillance footage captured the three suspects pulling up near Anderson’s car in a white Honda, leading to their subsequent arrest.
During the interrogation, one of the suspects claimed that he “was in need of money and was expecting a paycheck, which he didn’t receive.” The trio was arrested on charges of first-degree murder with a firearm and is being held without bail.
Anderson’s family revealed that it had only been his second day on the job when the tragic incident occurred. He had taken on the second job as a pizza delivery driver to support his two children.
The suspects’ plea or legal representation was not immediately clear, and the West Palm Beach Police Department did not respond to requests for comment.
In summary, Tommie Anderson III, a hardworking father supporting his children, was fatally shot during an alleged robbery attempt while working as a pizza delivery driver in West Palm Beach, Fla. The three suspects have been arrested on charges of first-degree murder with a firearm.