Family mourns mom, 3 children killed in Pembroke Park massacre
Stephen McKenzie turned the gun on himself after shooting Julia Cruz and her four children, sheriff's investigators say.
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Peter D'Oench is a reporter for CBS News Miami.
He came to the station from WKRN-TV in Nashville in September 2007.
He is seen regularly on weekdays on the news at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. and focuses on enterprise, crime-related and breaking news stories and doing follow-up reports on the stories he has covered.
He has been nominated for two Emmy Awards, most recently in 2023 for his part in team coverage involving the wrath of Hurricane Ian in 2022.
D'Oench was an award-winning member of the WPLG News Team as a reporter from 1989-2004.
In addition, he was a producer for news, special projects and the station's Problem Solvers franchise from 2004-2007.
Prior to joining WPLG, he was an anchor/reporter with WTNH, New Haven (1984-1989); a reporter for WFTV, Orlando (1983-1984); a reporter and morning anchor with WCBS, New York City (1982-1983); a reporter for WSVN, Miami (1978-1982) and a reporter for KAMR, Amarillo, Texas (1977-1978).
D'Oench is the recipient of a number of prestigious honors and awards, including a Silver Circle and five Sunshine State Awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, a pair of awards from the Sigma Delta Chi honor society, a special citation from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, an Excellence in Reporting commendation from the New York City Overseas Press Club, a special citation from the Miami-Dade County PTA and a special commendation from former Florida Gov. Bob Graham.
D'Oench and his wife Connie have three daughters, Jennifer, Dana and Holly, and two granddaughters, Taylor and Zoey.
Stephen McKenzie turned the gun on himself after shooting Julia Cruz and her four children, sheriff's investigators say.
The incident happened last Wednesday afternoon at Maman, a café in the 5800 block of S.W. 72nd St.
Rita Hanson said 11-year-old Xion Solomon was always protective of his brothers and sisters.
Broward Sheriff's investigators said the man who shot them is in critical condition after he turned the gun on himself.
Raul Alvarez, the girl's father, reports that she remains in critical but stable condition.
The man has not been identified and the sheriff's office has not released additional details as the investigation remains ongoing.
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Authorities confirmed they are searching for a shooter.
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Pinecrest Police said a tip from the public helped in making the arrest.