Pompano Beach

Juvenile injured in reported shooting in Pompano Beach neighborhood

The incident was reported in the area of the 1400 block of Northwest 6th Avenue

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Authorities are investigating a reported shooting in Pompano Beach on Sunday that left a juvenile hospitalized.

The incident was reported shortly after 4 p.m. in the area of the 1400 block of Northwest 6th Avenue.

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Broward Sheriff's Office officials said deputies and fire rescue crews responded to a shooting call and found the juvenile victim, who was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

There was a large law enforcement presence in the area with a portion of the street closed off with yellow crime scene tape.

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Witnesses reported hearing gunshots then seeing a young man or teen running toward them for help before collapsing on the ground.

No other details have been released but the incident remains under investigation.

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