One person was killed and two others are fighting for their lives after they were shot in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday morning, authorities said.
The shooting happened at around 5:05 a.m. in the 600 block of NW 62nd Street, Fort Lauderdale police said.
Three victims were taken to Broward Health Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, where one died of their injuries. Their exact ages were not provided, but they are believed to be adults, authorities said.
A fourth person was not shot but also taken to the hospital as a precaution, police said.
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According to preliminary information, the shooting happened on the road while the victims were driving, and the suspect fled right after the gunfire. A car at the crime scene could be seen with multiple bullet holes in its windows.
Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to call Detective Jennifer Saint-Jean at 954-828-5570, the Homicide Tipline at 954-828-6677, or remain anonymous by contacting Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.
Eastbound and westbound traffic on Cypress Creek Road is shutdown between Powerline Road and Andrews Avenue due to the investigation. Drivers are asked to use Commercial Boulevard and W McNab Road as alternatives.
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More details about the circumstances of the shooting were not immediately available.
