Woman, her 4-year-old daughter shot, killed on Florida Turnpike: deputies

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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. - Detectives are seeking the public's help after a woman and her 4-year-old daughter were shot and killed on the Florida Turnpike last week.

The Broward Sheriff's Office said the shooting happened on June 7 shortly after 11 p.m. on the Turnpike northbound, just south of Hollywood Boulevard.

Deputies said the two victims were both found with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle parked in a break-down lane. The woman, later identified as Beatrice Saintvil, was taken to a local hospital where she died of her injuries. 

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Her daughter, who was not identified, citing Marsy's Law, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Details regarding suspect information were not immediately released.

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Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call BSO Homicide Detective Ryan Schnakenberg at 954-321-4247 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch app. 

Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477), online at browardcrimestoppers.org, or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the US. Crime Stoppers tip that lead to an arrest in the case is eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.