Shooting at Fort Lauderdale Apartment Complex Leaves Multiple Victims
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A shooting at an apartment complex in Fort Lauderdale has left multiple victims, according to police in Broward County. The incident occurred on Wednesday night in the area of Northwest 19th Street and 29th Avenue.
Fort Lauderdale police responded to the scene after receiving reports of a shooting with multiple victims. Authorities stated that a group of people had gathered in the courtyard of the apartment complex when they were confronted by another group.
Five individuals, including two juveniles, were rushed to Broward Health Medical Center for treatment. Among the victims, one adult sustained life-threatening injuries, as confirmed by the police.
A witness, who resides in the apartment complex, recounted the terrifying incident to Local 10 News reporter Bridgette Matter. The witness, who wished to remain anonymous, stated that some of the victims were juveniles. She also mentioned that she had assisted one of the victims who had been shot in the leg.
Expressing her fear and frustration, the witness said, “It’s scary and I’m ready to move. This is ridiculous. We can’t even let our kids outside and feel safe because every day there’s a shooting, and you’re scared to let your kids outside.”
Authorities are currently working to locate the suspects involved in the shooting. They urge anyone with information to contact the Fort Lauderdale police or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.
This is an ongoing investigation, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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About the Authors:
David Dwork joined the WPLG Local 10 News team in August 2019. Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, David has covered South Florida sports since 2007.
Bridgette Matter joined the Local 10 News team as a reporter in July 2021. Before moving to South Florida, she began her career in South Bend, Indiana, and spent six years in Jacksonville as a reporter and weekend anchor.
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Title: Multiple Victims in Fort Lauderdale Apartment Complex Shooting
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A shooting at a Fort Lauderdale apartment complex on Wednesday night has left multiple victims, according to authorities in Broward County. The incident took place in the vicinity of Northwest 19th Street and 29th Avenue.
Fort Lauderdale police promptly responded to the scene after receiving reports of a shooting involving multiple victims. Reports suggest that a group of people had gathered in the apartment complex’s courtyard when they were approached by another group.
Five individuals, including two minors, were immediately transported to Broward Health Medical Center for urgent medical attention. Among the victims, one adult sustained life-threatening injuries, as confirmed by the police.
An eyewitness, who is a resident of the apartment complex, shared her terrifying account of the incident with Local 10 News reporter Bridgette Matter. The witness, who preferred not to disclose her identity, revealed that some of the victims were underage. She also mentioned that she had assisted one victim who had been shot in the leg.
Expressing her fear and frustration, the witness said, “It’s scary, and I’m ready to move. This is ridiculous. We can’t even let our kids outside and feel safe because there’s a shooting every day, and you’re afraid to let your kids be outside.”
Law enforcement is actively working to locate the suspects involved in the shooting and urge anyone with information to contact the Fort Lauderdale police or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.
As the investigation continues, updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.
Copyright 2023 by WPLG Local10.com – All rights reserved.
About the Authors:
David Dwork joined the WPLG Local 10 News team in August 2019. Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, David has been covering South Florida sports since 2007.
Bridgette Matter joined the Local 10 News team as a reporter in July 2021. She began her career in South Bend, Indiana, before spending six years in Jacksonville as a reporter and weekend anchor.
