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The Broward Sheriff’s Office is looking for whoever shot at two patrol vehicles while they were driving on Interstate 95 on Wednesday.
The deputies finished training for the day and were going north on I-95 near Sheridan Street when they each felt something hit their marked patrol units at around 11:38 p.m., authorities said.
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“Later, they each saw a single gunshot to the front windshield of their vehicles,” BSO said. “Fortunately, neither of the deputies was injured by the gunfire.”
Pictures shared by the department show the impact of the suspected bullet, and where it cracked and shattered some glass.
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“It is too early to speculate as to whether or not there was an intentional effort by some shooter, whether they were shooting at officers or was it connected to another shooting incident," BSO Sheriff Gregory Tony said.
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Anyone with information or video from along the Hollywood/Dania Beach corridor of I-95 from around 11:30 p.m.-11:45 p.m. Wednesday night is asked to contact BSO Detective Jennifer Petrofsky at 954-321-4238 or submit a tip through the SaferWatch App.
“My gut instinct here..two law enforcement vehicles being struck independently by bullets, that’s quite the accident to take place, and this is why we are going to take this as an investigative arm as if someone were trying to kill our law enforcement officers," Tony said.
According to the sheriff, no other drivers have come forward at this time stating their vehicles were also shot.
Tipsters can also call Broward County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 954-493-TIPS (8477), online at browardcrimestoppers.org, or dial **TIPS (8477).
