Topline: Authorities are still trying to determine the time of the shooting as it reportedly appeared the family could have been killed days before they were found.
Published: March 22, 2025 7:00 am ET
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From left: James Sheridan, Colleen Sheridan, and Connor Sheridan. (Photos courtesy WTVJ)
POMPANO BEACH, FL — Details are emerging of a murder-suicide in Florida in which police believe a father killed his wife and son before turning the gun on himself.
According to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, authorities received a welfare check call around 7:17 p.m. on March 19 for an individual who resided near the 300 block of South Golf Boulevard in Pompano Beach, Florida.
Deputies responded and noted that two vehicles were parked in the driveway and that the mailbox was overflowing with mail.
Officers knocked on the residence’s door several times, but received no answer.
Concerned for the individuals inside the home, a deputy requested Pompano Beach Fire Rescue respond to assist with gaining entry into the residence. Once inside, emergency crews located three individuals suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Detectives said one of the individuals was the shooter, James Sheridan, 80, who appeared to have suffered from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
All three individuals were pronounced deceased on scene.
NBC affiliate WTVJ reported the victims were 72-year-old Colleen Sheridan and 32-year-old Connor Sheridan, the son of Colleen and James.
Authorities are still trying to determine the time of the shooting as it reportedly appeared the family could have been killed days before they were found.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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From left: James Sheridan, Colleen Sheridan, and Connor Sheridan. (Photos courtesy WTVJ)
POMPANO BEACH, FL — Details are emerging of a murder-suicide in Florida in which police believe a father killed his wife and son before turning the gun on himself.
According to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, authorities received a welfare check call around 7:17 p.m. on March 19 for an individual who resided near the 300 block of South Golf Boulevard in Pompano Beach, Florida.
Deputies responded and noted that two vehicles were parked in the driveway and that the mailbox was overflowing with mail.
Officers knocked on the residence’s door several times, but received no answer.
Concerned for the individuals inside the home, a deputy requested Pompano Beach Fire Rescue respond to assist with gaining entry into the residence. Once inside, emergency crews located three individuals suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Detectives said one of the individuals was the shooter, James Sheridan, 80, who appeared to have suffered from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
All three individuals were pronounced deceased on scene.
NBC affiliate WTVJ reported the victims were 72-year-old Colleen Sheridan and 32-year-old Connor Sheridan, the son of Colleen and James.
Authorities are still trying to determine the time of the shooting as it reportedly appeared the family could have been killed days before they were found.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Authorities are still trying to determine the time of the shooting as it reportedly appeared the family could have been killed days before they were found.
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From left: James Sheridan, Colleen Sheridan, and Connor Sheridan. (Photos courtesy WTVJ)
POMPANO BEACH, FL — Details are emerging of a murder-suicide in Florida in which police believe a father killed his wife and son before turning the gun on himself.
According to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, authorities received a welfare check call around 7:17 p.m. on March 19 for an individual who resided near the 300 block of South Golf Boulevard in Pompano Beach, Florida.
Deputies responded and noted that two vehicles were parked in the driveway and that the mailbox was overflowing with mail.
Officers knocked on the residence’s door several times, but received no answer.
Concerned for the individuals inside the home, a deputy requested Pompano Beach Fire Rescue respond to assist with gaining entry into the residence. Once inside, emergency crews located three individuals suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Detectives said one of the individuals was the shooter, James Sheridan, 80, who appeared to have suffered from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
All three individuals were pronounced deceased on scene.
NBC affiliate WTVJ reported the victims were 72-year-old Colleen Sheridan and 32-year-old Connor Sheridan, the son of Colleen and James.
Authorities are still trying to determine the time of the shooting as it reportedly appeared the family could have been killed days before they were found.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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