TAMARAC, Fla. — A grim series of events led to the arrest of a Florida man accused in the killing of his estranged wife, her father, and another man in Tamarac, officials said. The suspect, identified as 43-year-old Nathan Gingles, was apprehended at a Walmart in North Lauderdale while accompanied by his 4-year-old daughter, who was earlier reported missing in an Amber Alert.
Broward County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene early on February 16, following reports of gunfire in a quiet residential area. They arrived to find a harrowing scene with three victims across two neighboring homes. The deceased included Mary Catherine Gingles, 34, her father, David Pozner, 64, and a neighbor’s nephew, Andrew Ferrin, 36.
Mary Catherine was discovered inside one home, while Ferrin’s body was found in another nearby residence. David Pozner was located deceased on the back porch of his daughter’s house. The immediate neighborhood was shaken by the violence which seemed to stem from domestic strife.
Investigations revealed that Mary Catherine had been in the process of divorcing Nathan and had previously sought a protective order against him citing domestic violence. This ongoing dispute escalated to the tragic events that unfolded.
Upon receiving reports of the shootings, police quickly initiated a search for Gingles’ young daughter, fearing for her safety. An Amber Alert was issued which ended when Gingles and his daughter were located unharmed at the supermarket, bringing a tense few hours to a close.
Detectives piecing together the timeline believe that Mary Catherine attempted to flee her home and seek help during the incident, with visible footprints supporting this theory at the crime scene. The discovery of Gingles’ silver BMW X3 with a Texas license plate at the Walmart facilitated his swift arrest.
Now facing three counts of premeditated murder, violation of a domestic violence protection order, and interference with custody, Nathan Gingles remains detained at the Broward County Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale, held without bond. His daughter was placed in protective custody.
The community, meanwhile, grapples with the shock and sorrow of the event. Local authorities and neighbors describe the situation as deeply distressing, underlining the all-too-familiar narrative of domestic issues escalating into violence.
As the investigation continues, officials are calling on anyone with further information to come forward, hoping to piece together more details of the lead-up to this tragic occurrence. In the meantime, the area remains a site of remembrance for the victims, with neighbors leaving flowers and memorials in tribute.