LAKE PARK, Fla. — The Palm Beach County community is mourning the loss of Quantavis Bellamy, a 19-year-old whose life was tragically cut short in a shooting late Tuesday night.

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), deputies were called after a man with gunshot wounds was rushed to a nearby hospital. Despite emergency efforts, Bellamy passed away around 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday, just hours after the shooting at the San Marco Villas apartment complex in the 700 block of Venice Circle.

Authorities have classified the incident as a homicide and are actively investigating. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing witnesses, and gathering evidence in hopes of identifying the individual responsible. As of now, officials have not released details regarding a motive or suspect.

The PBSO is urging anyone with information to come forward. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS, and investigators stress that even the smallest details could play a vital role in solving the case.

The news of Bellamy’s death has deeply shaken residents of the San Marco Villas community and beyond. His passing highlights the devastating toll of gun violence on young lives and the heartbreak it brings to families and neighborhoods.

As loved ones and community members grieve, officials have pledged to dedicate all necessary resources to ensure justice for Bellamy and closure for his family.