Father Arrested after Amber Alert Issued for 4-Year-Old Daughter, Mother Shot Dead
Investigation Underway
Nathan Gingles, 43, was arrested on Sunday afternoon after an Amber Alert was issued for his 4-year-old daughter, Seraphina, and her mother, 34-year-old Mary Gingles, in Tamarac, Florida. The child was safely found, but her mother was found dead at her home, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Shooting Incident
The incident began at the 5700 block of Plum Bay Parkway, where deputies received reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a man, later identified as Andrew Ferrin, suffering from a gunshot wound, who was pronounced deceased. A relative of the victim shared their emotional response with NBC6: "Really difficult. It’s unimaginable… A woman was in the neighborhood knocking on actual doors and my nephew, who was home, happened to open the door for her."
Investigation Continues
As the investigation progressed, deputies discovered that a 4-year-old child had been taken from the residence where Ferrin died. The Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) has not disclosed a connection between Ferrin, the child, or her mother.
Arrest and Child’s Recovery
BSO spokesperson Carey Codd announced, "As part of the investigation, it was learned that a 4-year-old child, Seraphina Gingles, had been taken from the residence. She is believed to be with a man, Nathan Gingles, 43-year-old man." Nathan was reportedly driving a 2016 Silver BMW X3 with a Texas tag, heading eastbound on West Commercial Boulevard. Later that day, detectives located Nathan’s car at a Walmart in North Lauderdale and found both him and Seraphina.
Background and Charges
Court documents revealed that the couple was in the middle of a divorce. Nathan was charged with violating an injunction to have no contact with the mother and child. However, he has not yet been charged with the killings of Mary or Ferrin.
Conclusion
The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear whether Nathan will face additional charges related to the shootings. The community is left to mourn the loss of Mary Gingles and Andrew Ferrin, while Seraphina remains safe with her father, who is currently in custody.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened to the 4-year-old child, Seraphina Gingles?
She was safely found with her father, Nathan Gingles. - What happened to the mother, Mary Gingles?
She was found dead at her home, suffering from a gunshot wound. - What happened to Andrew Ferrin?
He was found dead at the scene, suffering from a gunshot wound. - Is Nathan Gingles charged with the killings of Mary or Ferrin?
No, he has not been charged with the killings.
