FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Tragedy struck on Monday night as a woman and man lost their lives in a suspected drive-by shooting in Fort Lauderdale. Multiple other individuals, including a child, were injured in the incident that occurred near the 700 block of Northwest 10th Terrace around 7:55 p.m.
Upon arriving at the scene, police discovered five adults and a child with gunshot wounds. Sadly, the woman was pronounced dead on-site, while the man succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The child and three other adults were taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
While details about the victims’ ages and identities remain undisclosed, authorities are working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the shooting. Initial investigations by the authorities suggest that the incident may have been a targeted drive-by shooting.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and the police have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat from an active shooter. Detectives are actively pursuing leads and are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation.
“We know there were witnesses to this incident,” stated Casey Liening, a spokesperson for the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. “You can call our Homicide TipLine at 954-828-6677.”
As the investigation unfolds, the community is left grappling with the senseless violence that has claimed the lives of two individuals and left others wounded. The police are working tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice and provide closure to the victims’ families.