Boynton Beach Police Arrest Third Suspect in Homicide
A 17-year-old was apprehended in connection with the August shooting death of 19-year-old Nigel Beckford.
Updated on Oct. 19, 2026 in Violence
Police have arrested a 17-year-old suspect in the August 8 killing of Nigel Beckford in Boynton Beach. The suspect is currently held at the Juvenile Assessment Center on a charge of accessory after the fact to a capital felony.
Why it matters
The arrest marks a new development in the investigation of the shooting that previously led to first-degree murder charges against two other individuals. Authorities are now determining if the teen will face prosecution as an adult for his alleged involvement.
The 17-year-old suspect is currently in custody at the Juvenile Assessment Center. Two additional suspects, 18-year-old Sebastian Abdul Miller and 17-year-old Jamill Jean-Baptiste, remain in the system facing first-degree murder charges.
The players
Nigel Beckford
The 19-year-old victim was found in the 100 block of Northwest Eighth Avenue.
Sebastian Abdul Miller
The 18-year-old suspect was previously arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
Jamill Jean-Baptiste
The 17-year-old suspect from Lantana faces a charge of first-degree murder.
The details
Surveillance video captured shots being fired from a black Honda Accord at a scooter rider in the 100 block of Northwest Eighth Avenue. License plate recognition cameras later linked the Honda and a rented white Kia to the scene of the incident.
Timeline
August 5, 2026: Suspects rented a white Kia.
August 8, 2026: Nigel Beckford was shot and killed.
August 17, 2026: Sebastian Abdul Miller was taken into custody.
October 15, 2026: Third suspect was arrested.
Legal Context
This arrest follows the precedent set by the initial first-degree murder charges filed against Sebastian Abdul Miller and Jamill Jean-Baptiste. The investigation into the incident continues to rely on evidence tracked from the scene of the shooting.
The investigation highlights ongoing police efforts to process the shooting incident near Northwest Eighth Avenue. Residents should remain aware of potential legal proceedings involving the suspects currently in custody.
The takeaway
Investigators continue to rely on advanced tracking technology such as license plate recognition to connect suspects to criminal scenes. This case demonstrates the complexity of building accessory charges alongside primary murder counts.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sun Sentinel.
