Published on March 31, 2025
West Palm Beach Police Announce Guilty Verdict Reached in 2022 Homicide Case
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (March 31, 2025) – On March 27, 2025, a Palm Beach County jury found Patrick Brockman guilty in connection with a 2022 homicide and other violent crimes that occurred within city limits.
The investigation began on October 2, 2022, when officers responded to reports of gunfire and discovered a male victim deceased, long-time City of West Palm Beach employee Rickie Little. Detectives later connected the case to additional violent incidents in the area.
Through a joint investigation, Brockman was identified as a suspect and linked to crimes in multiple jurisdictions. He was arrested and faced multiple charges related to his crime spree.
Following a thorough prosecution, the jury delivered a guilty verdict on charges of second-degree murder with a firearm and carjacking with a firearm.
The West Palm Beach Police Department thanks all officers, detectives, and prosecutors involved in bringing justice to the victims and their families.
Case no.: 202200015358
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Rachel Leitao Public Information Officer pdpio@wpb.org