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<\/p>\nSUNRISE, FLA. (WSVN) – A Sunrise man working as an armed security guard outside a banquet hall in Sunruse was charged with second-degree murder after shooting a wheelchair-bound man who had been denied entry to a birthday party at the venue, according to an arrest report.<\/p>\n
According to the arrest affidavit, Sunrise Police officers responded to the scene of the shooting outside of the Five Star Banquet Hall at 6072 W. Oakland Park Blvd. just after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Officers learned that a birthday gathering was being held at the venue and that the suspect, identified as 26-year-old Francisco Navarro Sanchez, was working there as armed private security, responsible for ensuring only invited guests were allowed inside.<\/p>\n
The victim, identified as Kendrick English, has been confined to a wheelchair since 1995, when he was paralyzed while playing football at Stranahan High School in Fort Lauderdale.<\/p>\n
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The arrest record states English attempted to enter the banquet hall at the direction of other patrons. Navarro Sanchez denied him entry, prompting a verbal argument. The victim left the area but returned shortly after and again attempted to gain entry. Navarro Sanchez denied him again.<\/p>\n
During the second altercation, English called Navarro Sanchez a profanity. Navarro Sanchez then drew a Glock 19 handgun from his holster and fired multiple rounds in the victim\u2019s direction.<\/p>\n
Witnesses reported approximately six shots were fired.<\/p>\n
After the shooting, the arrest report states, Navarro Sanchez re-holstered the firearm and fled the scene.<\/p>\n
English was struck by gunfire and transported to a local hospital, where he was treated for two gunshot wounds to the abdomen, two to the left shoulder, one to the neck and one to the forearm.<\/p>\n
Despite life-saving efforts, English later died as a result of his injuries.<\/p>\n
Detectives contacted Navarro Sanchez by phone, and he agreed to return to the scene, where he was taken into custody on Sunday without incident.<\/p>\n
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