A double shooting in Lauderhill has claimed the life of a man and left a young girl wounded, according to local authorities. The incident unfolded on Friday evening, prompting an intensive investigation by the Lauderhill Police Department.
As CBS Miami reports, multiple ShotSpotter alerts were received around 3146 NW 19 Street at approximately 8:30 p.m. On arrival, police discovered a man with a life-threatening chest wound and a juvenile female suffering from a gunshot injury to the foot. After being transported, the man succumbed to his injuries at Broward Health Fort Lauderdale, where, despite the immediate treatment, they were unable to return him to the living. The female victim was listed in stable condition.
Details about the circumstances surrounding the incident remain sparse as Lauderhill police continue to piece together the incident's sequence. The names and ages of the victims have not been released, with officials keeping a tight lid on the flow of information as the investigation is ongoing.
As echoed by a Local 10 News video report, community members are reeling from the violence that disrupted the typically quiet evening. Officials encourage anyone with information to come forward and contact the Lauderhill police at 954-497-4700, or they can touch the lives of those affected anonymously by reaching Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477).
