Dania Beach 7-Eleven Robbery Leads to Fatal Shooting and Car Chase

Armed Robbery and Initial Shooting

• 🎯 Two armed robberies occurred at a 7-Eleven in Dania Beach on Saturday night.
• 💡 The first incident involved 19-year-old Justin Cassell robbing a man at gunpoint in the parking lot before robbing the store clerk.
• 💥 While leaving, Cassell was shot by the male robbery victim, who had retrieved a gun from his car.

Second Incident and Fatal Outcome

• 🚗 As the victim held Cassell at gunpoint, a gray Honda attempted to run him over.
• ⚡ In fear for his life, the victim fired additional shots at the Honda.
• 🤕 The driver of the Honda, identified as 40-year-old Melvin Presley, suffered multiple gunshot wounds and later died at the hospital.

Investigation and Charges

• 🔍 Broward Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating the sequence of events, including whether Presley and Cassell worked together.
• 📝 Evidence markers, a cash register, and a gun were found at the scene.
• 🚗 A Honda with bullet holes and bloody clothing were discovered down the street, identified as belonging to Presley.
• ⚖️ The male victim who fired the shots was detained for questioning and later released; authorities are determining if he will face charges.
• ⚠️ Melvin Presley was a convicted felon with prior charges for armed robbery and grand theft.