A normally quiet stretch of Johnson Street turned into a crime scene early Friday when gunfire on the 7900 block left one person hospitalized and another in police custody, authorities said. The victim’s injuries were described as not life-threatening, and Johnson Street was temporarily shut down between University Drive and 78th Avenue while officers worked the scene.
Officials respond
Pembroke Pines Police and Fire Rescue units rushed to the area after a caller reported being involved in a shooting along the 7900 block of Johnson Street, according to WSVN. Paramedics took the injured person to a nearby hospital, where the wounds were described as not life-threatening, and officers detained one individual at the scene, the outlet reported. Investigators blocked off Johnson Street between University Drive and 78th Avenue as they documented the scene and collected evidence.
Police say no ongoing threat
While the investigation played out, the Pembroke Pines Police Department tried to calm nerves online, writing in a social media post that “there are no public safety concerns.” The update was shared on the department’s official X account, where officials said the probe was still active.
Local context
The shooting adds to a string of recent gun-related incidents in the city. In one case, a September 2025 shooting in Pembroke Pines left a woman hospitalized and led to an arrest, according to Local 10. In coverage of past incidents, investigators have repeatedly urged residents to share tips, surveillance footage or other information that could help move cases forward.
So far, authorities have not released the names of the individuals involved in the Johnson Street shooting or any potential charges. The Pembroke Pines Police Department says the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department’s non-emergency line, according to the City of Pembroke Pines.
