A homicide suspect remains at large and barricaded inside a room at The Ben Hotel in West Palm Beach, Florida, following a fatal shooting incident. The suspect is wanted in connection with the death of an adult female, who was found deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. The incident began shortly after 3:00 p.m. on September 4, 2026, when the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Communications received a report of a shooting in the 1400 block of Tangle Orchid Trace in Loxahatchee. Upon arrival, deputies located the victim and determined that the suspected shooter had fled the scene. Investigators traced the suspect's movements to The Ben Hotel, located on Narcissus Avenue in West Palm Beach, where he entered a room and barricaded himself inside. West Palm Beach Police Department SWAT personnel responded to the hotel and deployed in an effort to safely apprehend the suspect. The situation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet released the suspect's name, age, or physical description. Updates are expected as more details become available. The investigating agencies involved are the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and the West Palm Beach Police Department. Residents and the public are advised to avoid the area near The Ben Hotel while law enforcement operations continue. Anyone with information regarding the suspect's location or the incident is encouraged to contact local law enforcement. The case remains active, and the suspect is considered dangerous. Further information will be provided as the situation develops.