Cellphone video captured a deadly Walmart parking lot shooting in North Lauderdale that left a 62-year-old man dead, authorities said. Broward Sheriff’s Office investigators identified the victim as Bart Diguglielmo and said the shooting happened about 12:28 p.m. Tuesday in the Walmart parking lot on West McNab Road.
The video and witness accounts shared with reporters show a brief, heated exchange over a parking space before a gunshot. The woman involved remained at the scene and told deputies she fired in self-defense, according to BSO statements. Homicide detectives are continuing to gather evidence and will present the case to the Broward County State Attorney’s Office for review.
Walmart parking lot shooting in North Lauderdale
BSO said the encounter began as a verbal dispute between Diguglielmo and an adult woman before the shooting at about 12:28 p.m. Investigators say multiple bystanders recorded cellphone video of the incident that has since been obtained by news outlets.
What happened
Broward Sheriff’s Office investigators say Bart Diguglielmo, 62, was shot around 12:28 p.m. following an argument over a parking space at the North Lauderdale Walmart on West McNab Road. Officials say emergency crews took Diguglielmo to Broward Health Medical Center, where he later died.
According to BSO, the woman involved remained on scene and cooperated with deputies. Detectives have not publicly released the woman’s name and have described the matter as an active investigation. Officials cautioned reporters that key details about the lead-up to the confrontation remain under review.
Video and eyewitness evidence
Cellphone video obtained by Fox News Digital shows moments leading up to the confrontation. Additional footage obtained by Local 10 News appears to show the woman raising an arm and pointing a handgun at Diguglielmo before a single gunshot rings out.
One angle described by reporters shows Diguglielmo walking toward the woman while she appears to hold a cellphone in one hand and then lift a second arm. Another angle, recorded without sound, appears to show Diguglielmo doubling over with visible blood on the front of his shirt before he fell to the ground.
Reporters and officials use cautious language when describing the footage: it “appears to show” certain actions, but investigators have not offered a full reconstruction or definitive ruling about intent based solely on video. Detectives told reporters they have collected multiple cellphone videos as part of evidence gathering.
Investigation and the self-defense claim
Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives detained and questioned the woman at the scene. BSO said she cooperated with investigators and told them she fired in self-defense.
Detectives are collecting witness statements, cellphone recordings and other evidence, and have not released a timeline of forensic results. Homicide detectives will submit the investigation to the Broward County State Attorney’s Office so prosecutors can decide whether the available evidence supports criminal charges.
A self-defense claim is an assertion by a person that they used force to protect themselves from an imminent threat. During an active investigation, that claim is one part of the record prosecutors will weigh along with video, witness accounts and forensic findings; it does not by itself determine legal outcome.
Aftermath and local context
Diguglielmo was taken to Broward Health Medical Center, where he later died, according to BSO. The investigation remains active and detectives continue interviews and evidence collection.
Parking-lot arguments over spaces or minor traffic disputes are common frustrations but rarely end in fatal violence. Law-enforcement officials routinely urge people to avoid escalating confrontations and to call deputies when disputes become heated rather than intervening directly.
Local leaders and public-safety advocates often point to incidents like this when stressing the need for conflict de-escalation and community awareness. Investigators said they are continuing to identify witnesses and review all available video as they prepare materials for prosecutor review.
Source attribution
This account is based on reporting and video obtained by Fox News Digital and additional cellphone footage obtained by Local 10 News, along with statements from the Broward Sheriff’s Office. The woman’s claim that she fired in self-defense has not been independently verified by prosecutors; the Broward County State Attorney’s Office will review the investigation before deciding whether to file charges.
Original reporting: Fox News Digital. Additional footage referenced from Local 10 News. Official statements cited from the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
Frequently asked questions
Will prosecutors file charges in the Walmart parking lot shooting?
Homicide detectives said they will present the investigation to the Broward County State Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors will review the evidence, including cellphone video, witness statements and forensic findings, before deciding whether to file criminal charges.
What does the cellphone video appear to show?
Footage obtained by Fox News Digital and Local 10 News appears to show a brief standoff in which the woman raises an arm and points a handgun as Diguglielmo approaches. Another angle appears to show Diguglielmo collapsing with blood visible on his shirt. Video descriptions use the phrase “appears to show” because footage alone does not establish legal intent.
What does a self-defense claim mean during an active investigation?
A self-defense claim means a person says they used force to protect themselves from imminent harm. During an active investigation, that claim is one piece of evidence investigators and prosecutors will weigh alongside video, witness accounts and forensic results. It does not by itself determine criminal or civil liability.
Authorities continue to investigate. We will update this report as officials release more information.
