West Palm Beach was the scene of a double shooting yesterday night, leaving two men injured. The incident took place around 8 p.m. near the 600 block of 48th Street, as confirmed by WPBF. Both victims were taken to St. Mary's Medical Center; one was reported to have suffered minor injuries while the other sustained serious, but non-critical, wounds.
In a statement obtained by CBS12, Mike Jachles, spokesperson for the West Palm Beach Police Department, shared that they believe this was a targeted shooting. Jachles reassured that there is no ongoing threat to the community following the incident. However, details on a potential suspect or motives behind the shooting were not immediately provided.
Investigation into the shooting is ongoing as West Palm Beach police work to piece together the events that led to this violent encounter. Local authorities are canvassing the area for witnesses and any surveillance footage that could shed light on the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The double shooting has not prompted a wider threat alert to the community, as the police assert the incident appears isolated. "Jachles said that there is no threat to the community," as was reported in the communication to CBS12. The investigation continues, and more updates will be shared as they become available.
