Feb 23, 2008 7:50 pm US/Eastern
Gay Teen Gunned Down Dressed As Woman In Ft. Laud.
Broward Crimestoppers at 954-493-8477.
FT. LAUDERDALE (CBS4) ―
Fort Lauderdale police are investigating whether a teen was shot and killed this week because he was gay.
Police said 17-year-old Simmie Williams was dressed in women's clothing at the time of the shooting and may have been a victim of a hate crime.
The incident happened on Friday at northwest 6th street and 10th avenue in Fort Lauderdale
The area where Williams was found is a popular hangout for transgender prostitutes and police are looking into the possibility that the teen may have been working as a prostitute.
Williams' mother says the boy wanted to go to culinary school.
If you have any information on this crime please call Broward Crimestoppers at 954-493-8477.
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