A 16-year-old was shot Monday morning along the 1800 block of State Road 84, just east of I-95, and was taken to Broward General Medical Center with injuries described as non-life-threatening, according to Fort Lauderdale police. Officers rushed to the area after reports of gunfire around 10:30 a.m. and found the teen on the scene with a gunshot wound. Detectives stayed in the area through early Monday afternoon as they worked to piece together what led to the shooting, and no arrests had been reported by that time.
According to NBC 6 South Florida, officers found the victim on the roadway before emergency personnel transported the teen to Broward General Medical Center, where staff described the injuries as non-life-threatening. Police have not released any information about potential suspects or a possible motive as the investigation continues.
Local context
Fort Lauderdale has seen multiple shootings involving teenagers in recent years, a trend that has shaken nearby neighborhoods and renewed calls for community members to share tips and surveillance footage with investigators. Local 10 reported a separate incident last February in which another 16-year-old was rushed to a hospital after being shot.
How to help
Anyone with information about Monday’s shooting is asked to contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477 or submit a tip online. Tips are anonymous and may be eligible for a reward. The Crime Stoppers website also offers an encrypted online tip form for those who prefer to share information that way.
