An early morning altercation in Sunrise ended in tragedy, with one person dead from a gunshot wound. The incident occurred in a bustling section of the city, near various nightlife establishments, including the Goldfinger nightclub, according to NBC Miami.
Sunrise Police Department confirmed that the shooting happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. at 3801 N University Drive, stated NBC Miami. The address is home to the Goldfinger nightclub, which operates in the nocturnal hours between midnight and 4 a.m. Nearby businesses such as Hooters and J.D.’s Bar were closed at the time of the shooting.
Detectives are searching for clues and witnesses after a man was found with a fatal gunshot wound at Springtree Country Club Plaza, near Goldfinger Nightclub. The area, blocked off by police, is close to Hooters and a golf course. Local 10 reported the scene was marked by blue plastic and crime scene tape, contrasting with nearby everyday objects like a fire hydrant and a street sign.
The scope of the investigation didn't only extend to the immediate surroundings. Detectives were casting a wide net for information, asking the community to contribute anything they might know. Sunrise Police have urged anyone with knowledge of the incident to reach out to Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477, according to the information provided by Local 10. The area, known for its late-night spots, includes The Velvet Lounge & Cafe and La Perrada Company, a Colombian fast-food restaurant that had closed an hour or two before the incident.
Details about the victim or the circumstances leading to the shooting were not immediately available, and the Sunrise Police Department had yet to release information regarding a possible suspect or motive.