WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It is with profound sadness that we report the tragic passing of Li Tank, who was fatally shot early Tuesday morning, October 21, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
According to police reports, officers responded to the area near Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard and Australian Avenue around 3:30 a.m., where they discovered a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite emergency efforts, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the motive or possible suspects, as the investigation remains ongoing. The West Palm Beach Police Department is urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward to assist detectives in piecing together the events that led to this tragic loss.
Li Tank, originally from Birmingham, Alabama, was known to have attended Wenonah High School, where he was remembered by classmates and friends as charismatic, driven, and full of life. Those close to him have expressed shock and heartbreak over the devastating news, describing him as someone who “could light up a room” and “never failed to make people laugh.”
The incident has reignited conversations about the continued rise in gun violence and its impact on young lives across communities.
Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477).
As the investigation continues, friends and loved ones in both West Palm Beach and Birmingham are coming together online to share tributes, photos, and memories, honoring the life of a young man gone far too soon.