Early on Thursday morning, a man was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in what authorities are investigating as a homicide in Lake Park. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) responded to the scene in the 300 block of 6th Street, near a local park. The victim, pronounced dead upon the deputies' arrival, was discovered between Bayberry Drive and Date Palm Drive, as reported by CBS12 news.

According to the WPTV report, the shooting took place just before 3:00 a.m., and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue found the man deceased, being pronounced dead on scene by paramedics. The specifics surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and no details have been disclosed by officials regarding potential suspects, or whether anyone has been taken into custody in relation to the incident.

The investigation is currently led by detectives from the PBSO's Violent Crimes Division. In their communication with the public, PBSO has offered assurances that despite the violent nature of the crime, there is no ongoing threat to community safety. While details of the incident remain scant, the PBSO continues to gather evidence and pursue leads in the deadly shooting. The office has yet to release any information about the victim's identity, or circumstances leading up to this lethal event.