Friday evening in Deerfield Beach turned tense when an attempted armed robbery erupted in gunfire, but deputies say the intended victim walked away without a scratch.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office reports the confrontation broke out around 7:20 p.m. along the 1100 block of South Military Trail. Two people allegedly approached a victim and tried to rob them at gunpoint. During the encounter, one of the suspects fired a shot, yet the victim managed to get away unharmed.
According to Local 10, deputies said the two suspects were known to the victim. Investigators later tracked down one of them and took that person into custody. The suspect’s identity has not been released, and officials have not publicly detailed the second person’s role or current whereabouts.
Detectives from the Broward Sheriff’s Office Robbery and Crime Scene units are working the case, processing evidence and piecing together exactly what led up to the gunfire.
Investigators Seek Tips
Authorities are urging anyone who might have seen or heard something to speak up. According to Broward Crime Stoppers, tips can be shared anonymously by calling 954-493-8477 or by submitting information through the group’s online portal.
What Comes Next
BSO investigators continue to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses as they build their case. This story will be updated as deputies release more details, including the suspect’s identity and any potential charges.
