North Lauderdale, FLA. — Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are trying to locate the suspect responsible for the attempted murder of a woman in North Lauderdale on Monday morning.
Around 4:30 a.m., Broward County Regional Communications received a suspicious incident call near the 4300 block of Northwest 54th Street in North Lauderdale. When deputies arrived, they located a woman who stated that she was intentionally set on fire by her boyfriend, Noe Jimenez-Cortes. Jimenez-Cortes fled the scene prior to deputies’ arrival. The woman was transported to a local area hospital where she is listed in critical condition.
Crime scene and special victim’s units were notified and are investigating a motive. Deputies say Jimenez-Cortes poured an accelerant on the victim’s body and ignited the fire with a cigarette.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jimenez-Cortes is asked to contact Detective Robert Rausch at 954-321-4234. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org.
