An officer of Fort Lauderdale Police Department was shot in the Harbordale neighborhood, triggering a substantial response from law enforcement Thursday morning. According to Local 10, the incident occurred near the crossroads of Southeast 17th Street and 15th Avenue.
Multiple units, alongside a SWAT team, gathered at the scene outside a Holiday Inn Express parking garage located on SE 17th Street, further disrupting traffic in the process. The officer, whose identity has yet to be released, was transported to Broward Health Medical Center for treatment, Local 10 reported the injuries were non-life-threatening.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain undisclosed as authorities continue their investigation. Despite the surge of uniformed presence, there has been no official statement concerning the apprehension of a suspect or suspects involved in the gunfire, as CBS News Miami notes.
Commuters faced detours and delays since the incident occurred, as sections of 17th Street were closed to traffic to accommodate the ongoing investigation. The Fort Lauderdale Police Department has not yet commented, on what led up to the shooting, though they are expected to provide more details as the situation unfolds.
