A 14-year-old was shot after someone opened fire in Fort Lauderdale early Thursday, police said. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports
A 14-year-old was shot after someone opened fire in Fort Lauderdale early Thursday, police said.
It happened at around 1:29 a.m. in the 200 block of SW 3rd Avenue.
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Fort Lauderdale police said officers were in the area because a large crowd of teenagers had gathered after attending a downtown club hosting a teen event.
"While the crowd was gathered, an unknown suspect within the crowd fired a gun, striking a 14-year-old," police said.
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That teen was taken to Broward Health Medical Center with injuries that are not life-threatening.
No arrests have been made.
"We heard one, one shot go off,"" witness Jared Peter said. "There were people running all over the place."
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The investigation is ongoing.
FLPD urges anyone with information about the suspect or the incident to contact them immediately.
