Florida Man Arrested After Texting Ex-Girlfriend Threat to Kill Her and Showing Up at Her Pompano Beach Home

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A 28-year-old Fort Lauderdale man was arrested Wednesday after deputies say he sent a violent text message to his ex-girlfriend threatening to kill her if she didn’t “show him love.” The suspect, identified as Adam Gill, is now facing a felony charge in Broward County following the disturbing incident.

According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Gill made the written threat during a text conversation with the victim, whom he shares a young child with. Investigators say the message was explicit and direct, leaving the victim fearing for her safety.

Deputies Say Gill Showed Up at Victim’s Home After Sending Threat

Shortly after the threatening message was sent, Gill allegedly drove to the victim’s Pompano Beach apartment, where she lives with her baby daughter and her mother.
The arrest form states that Gill began banging on the door, alarming the family and prompting them to contact law enforcement immediately.

Deputies responded quickly, and the victim provided screenshots of the threatening text conversation as evidence. Officers also documented her statement outlining the pattern of harassment leading up to the incident.

Suspect Charged With Written Threat to Kill

Gill was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Broward Main Jail, where he is being held on a charge of written threat to kill, a serious felony under Florida law.
Authorities say the text message alone constitutes a criminal offense, and the suspect’s arrival at the victim’s home further escalated the risk.

Deputies emphasized that written threats — whether through text messages, social media, or online platforms — are fully prosecutable and represent a significant danger in domestic violence cases.

Officials Urge Victims to Report Threats Immediately

Law enforcement officials say this case underscores the importance of reporting threats of violence as soon as they occur.
Domestic violence advocates warn that threats of harm often precede physical violence and should never be dismissed or ignored.

The sheriff’s office is praising the victim for her quick action, noting that timely reporting allowed deputies to prevent a potentially dangerous encounter.

Gill remains in custody as the investigation continues and prosecutors prepare the case.

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