A devastating incident occurred last night at a residence in South Florida, where a shooter claimed four lives, including those of three children, and left two others with injuries. As reported by FOX 35 Orlando, the violence took place near the 3100 block of West Hallandale Boulevard, Pembroke Park, where first responders arrived at the scene to discover the horrific outcome of what has been described as a domestic situation.

In what appears to be a domestic-related shooting, according to CBS News Miami, the fatal victims included a woman, an infant, and two toddlers found deceased in a fourth-floor apartment. The gunfire, having erupted shortly after 7:30 p.m., also resulted in a man and a 10-year-old girl being rushed to local hospitals, grappling with life-threatening injuries.

Detectives with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit have taken the reins of the ongoing investigation. While the specifics of this tragic event are yet to be fully unraveled, local authorities assure the public that no further threat is posed to them. As the inquiry progresses, details are expected to emerge that could shed light on the circumstances that led to this grievous crime.