A family dispute turned violent in Delray Beach Sunday night when a man was shot by a relative in his home. The Delray Beach Police Department reported to BocaNewsNow.com that the incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on the 200 block of SW 29th Street. The victim, an adult male, was transported to a local hospital in stable condition by Delray Beach Fire Rescue.
Authorities have placed one person under custody following the shooting. However, as of Sunday night, the police had not released any names nor provided details about the motive behind the shooting. The block where the shooting took place is now a scene of a police investigation. A tweet from the Delray Beach Police confirmed the shooting and subsequent arrest, noting that an investigation is underway, as reported by WPBF.com.
The condition of the victim is described as stable, though the extent of his injuries has not been disclosed. The swift response by the rescue team potentially helped in averting a more tragic outcome. Local residents are left with a sense of unease as details surrounding the altercation remain sparse. Further information will be made available pending police investigation.
