Published on September 15, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (September 15, 2025) – The West Palm Beach Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday evening, September 13, 2025.
Officers were notified after an individual arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the back.
Detectives determined the shooting occurred inside a vehicle, where 20-year-old Xavier Gomez, seated in the rear passenger seat, improperly handled a firearm that discharged and struck the front passenger.
The victim was stabilized and transported to a regional trauma center, where the victim later died.
Gomez is charged with manslaughter by culpable negligence under Florida Statute 782.01(1).
Case no.: 20250014232
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Rachel Leitao
Public Information Officer
pdpio@wpb.org