The South Florida community of Coconut Creek is on edge after a stabbing incident left a 15-year-old boy dead and the perpetrator still at large. The teen, who has not been named, succumbed to his injuries over the weekend after being stabbed in the Winston Park area, as confirmed by the Coconut Creek Police Department to BocaNewsNow.com earlier today.

Initially reported on April 20, the young victim was attacked in Winston Park in Coconut Creek, sparking a large-scale search by local authorities, including the Coconut Creek Police, Coral Springs Police, and the Broward Sheriff's Office, utilizing ground units and a BSO chopper; despite this tremendous effort the suspect managed to evade capture and remains unidentified by the police, according to a statement obtained by BocaNewsNow.com.

Detectives investigating the crime have requested the public’s assistance, urging residents in the nearby communities of Hilton Estates, Cypress Estates, Huntington, and Breckenridge West to check their security footage for any signs of juveniles that could help track down the assailant, as reported by TapInto.net. Tips or footage can be emailed directly to police spokesman Scotty Leamon at [email protected].

While the neighborhood, known for its tranquility and safety, is still coming to terms with the violence, residents have expressed their concern and fear, "There’s a lot of kids that play outside here,” said Daniella Locascio in an interview with NBC Miami, highlighting the community's anxiety over the recent events which has now leaving the area fraught with tension as families grapple with the proximity of danger, and as Michael Constanzo told NBC Miami, "I hope they find them very quickly."

The Coconut Creek Police Department continues its investigation and is processing the crime scene for evidence, while also following up on leads. They urge anyone with information to come forward and call 954-973-6700, in hopes of capturing the suspect responsible for this tragedy that has pierced the heart of their serene surroundings, as noted in a post on the department's official communication channels.